The sound of Black history
How Black culture has shaped music
‘Balloonerism’ pops Mac Miller’s musicality balloon
Miller’s emotion falls short with its repetitive nature
Diss-graced
An interactive timeline of the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef
‘american dream’ serves as a compelling third solo project
Trap artist 21 Savage enlightens fans on his personal battles excitingly
The Satanic surge
Delving into the impact of Satanic themes in media on the MVHS community
‘Larger than Life’ is a disconnected mess larger than life
Faiyaz attempts to deliver the positive aspects of his previous discography but fails to produce a solid record
‘For All the Dogs’ seems to suffer an identity crisis
While Drake attempts to bark back with his latest album, he falls short with a redundant project
Finding the beauty in violence
Examining the careful balance between artistic expression and the romanticization of violence in rap music
‘Jackman.’ falls short in everything but its lyricism
Despite its emotional lyricism, the album’s generic production categorizes it as bland
To Ye or not to Ye
Examining Ye’s anti-semitism and what it means to be a fan
‘Traumazine’ is a reclaim of artistic identity
Megan Thee Stallion’s seventh album has the perfect balance of authenticity, fury and confidence
Rapping provides escape
A look into the FUHSD rapping scene