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Friday, December 5, 2025

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SiR reminisces about his hometown in "Chasing Summer"

Sir Darryl Farris, commonly known as SiR, is a R&B artist, song writer and producer from Inglewood, California. He recently released "Chasing Summer" which is his third studio album and it follows his last from 2018; “November.” When talking about this album, SiR mentions how it represents the ...



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Anderson .Pakk goes back to his roots with "Ventura"

Anderson .Paak is a very talented artist who uses live instrumentation in his production and dabbles in hip-hop and R&B. His previous album “Oxnard” received praise for being a perfect balance between rap and R&B. His new album, “Ventura”, is completely different; it has elements of ...


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Khalid shows uniqueness in “Free Spirit”

Khalid got his fame from the hit single “Location” in 2017 and has since had recent releases that receive a lot of praise, leaving his audience to anticipate what he'll put out next. “Free Spirit”, Khalid’s sophomore album, has an impressive production but the lack of upbeat songs and originality ...


What does Sony Music Entertainment and Adidas have in common? Beyoncé
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Beyoncé introduces footwear line with Adidas

Well-known musical artists like Kanye West, Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar and Pharrell Williams have made names for themselves outside their music careers, so was only a matter of time until Beyoncé jumped on the bandwagon to branch her talents within another prosperous industry: footwear. Starting from ...



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Anonymuz shows he is a threat in “ There Is No Threat”

Anonymuz is a rapper who hails from Broward County, Florida. While he is not well know, he has been putting out work since 2012. His most recent EP “Urameshi” showed some incredible talent and how demonstrated he can fit in today’s era of rap. Now he’s released “There Is No Threat,” his ...



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Leap into these looks for spring

As we untangle ourselves from knit sweaters, bundled coats and thermal socks, out emerges the transitional phase into spring. It’s time to leap into new and quite vibrant spring makeup trends. As we bloom into a new weather, we're blooming into a lot of new colors and trends that may seem unachievable. ...



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Tedashii promotes perseverance in “Never Fold

Tedashii is Christian rapper from Houston and is a member of the 116 Clique, which includes artists such as Lecrae and Andy Mineo, both of whom have worked with Tedashii before. “Never Fold” is Tedashii's fifth studio album, following his 2014 release, "Below Paradise." While the production on this ...


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Solange shines bright in “When I Get Home”

The Houston based artist known as Solange, or Beyoncé’s younger sister, didn’t breakout until her 2016 album, “A Seat at the Table.” The album received a lot of praise and put Solange on the map as an artist to watch. Now she’s releasing her third studio album, “When I Get Home,” with ...



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Papoose flexes on his haters with “Underrated

Papoose is a New York rapper who has built his reputation in the underground hip-hop scene. Known for his dope lyricism and aggressive delivery, he has delivered five decent albums. Now he’s releasing his sixth studio album, “Underrated,” which features artist like Casanova, Musiq Soulchild and ...


Humanity makes a fashion statement
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Humanity makes a fashion statement

Fashion designers are typically known for not having in-depth meaning when it comes to clothing and shoes. However Parisian designer, Jessica Hendricks Yee, is not your typical jewelry designer. Having been exposed to multiple indigenous cultures and spiritual values while traveling throughout Cambodia, ...



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Triple threats to look out for

The music industry has given Blueface, Billie Eilish and Summer Walker the opportunity to make an unforgettable mark with their offbeat flows, outlandish acts and optimism in this new year. One of the industry's major streaming platform, SoundCloud, has been generating mass attention as a main platform ...


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The Boys Are Back at it Again with “DNA”

Stemming back from the start of their music career in the late 1990s, the Backstreet Boys have made music in the ever-changing pop genre and have come out with their latest album “DNA”. The album shows how the Boys can hang with new pop artists while sticking to their roots. “Don’t go breaking ...


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"A Masterpiece of Comic...Timing!" Preview

The stage is covered with props. A well-used couch, a television showing Lassie, a wheelchair covered in duct tape and there sits the director. Jordan Stroud, a senior theatre major and the play’s director, wanders around the stage, weaving around his actors as they read through their scripts. He ...