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"California". Top Story - May 2019.
"California" is about living in a small town that you dream of escaping. I wrote this song when I was in a time in my life where certain friends had completely changed and became people I did not want to associate with anymore. The line “they try to lie, they try to tie, their sh*t right back to me” really captures exactly how I was feeling at the time.
By Skye Reearna Webley7 years ago in Beat
Comeback Needs to Be Retired
"This is for the best, my reputation has never been worse..." Taylor Swift croons on her hit single "Delicate." This is not a true statement, much like Mickey Mouse, Swift seems immune to any kind of scandal or bad press. In fact, the entire Reputation album seems to be a way for her to convince people that she isn't the master manipulator behind these scandals, as she has been accused of, rather once again she is the victim. Even as she embraced the bad girl persona. And while the CD is not best selling in Swift's arsenal and had fewer hit singles than say her 1989 album, it did decent enough and the accompanying tour proved she is a superstar to be reckoned with. So then why are so many outlets calling her new single "ME!" a comeback? Mostly because that word is overused at this point and no one seems to know what it actually means anymore.
By Edward Anderson7 years ago in Beat
'When I Get Home' Is Just a Vibe
On March 1, 2019, Solange released When I Get Home, her fourth studio album. In 2016, Solange surprised the world with her album A Seat at the Table, that had neo-soul, funk, and RnB touches. The album was more political than Solange’s previous work, and had collaborations with artists like BJ the Chicago Kid, Andre 3000, The Dream, Common, and many others. Layered with the accompanying visuals and mystifying performances, the album was an instant classic with great replay value.
By Azaria Brown7 years ago in Beat
Why Is Brockhampton Important to Teenagers?
Brockhampton is the the hip-hop boy band taking the music industry by storm. With most of the members originating from a quiet and conservative suburb in Texas, every fan can relate to at least one of the members. Their loud and rowdy music hyping fans up all around the world and the influence they have is huge—with over 3,000,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. But what makes them stand out and appeal to their fans?
By DELETE DELE FUCK7 years ago in Beat
Will Musical Biopics Become the New Superhero Movies?
In late 2018, the Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody hit theaters. The snowballing excitement made it clear that the film would do well, but the exact impact the film would have was harder to anticipate. In its theatrical run, Bohemian Rhapsody made its budget several times over, excelled in Asian theatres, introduced Queen’s music library to a new generation, and collected several film and academy awards.
By Mauri Cadena7 years ago in Beat
The 10 Best Udemy Courses for New DJs
For many of us in love with the electronic music scene, nothing is quite as magical as being able to plug in some USB drives to a pair of CDJs and spin to our heart's content. It's a feeling of satisfaction, of control, and of being able to truly connect with your music.
By Iggy Paulsen7 years ago in Beat
10 Mistakes Fyre Festival Promoters Made
When Ja Rule and a hot new entrepreneur teamed up to create a new festival, the world went crazy. The two claimed to buy a private island that once belonged to Pablo Escobar, and were ready to put on the most luxurious festival ever seen.
By Skunk Uzeki7 years ago in Beat
