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Drakes Certified Lover Boy, his sixth album, does not live up to the hype.

Drake delivers a disappointing collection of hits and misses with much anticipated sixth album Certified Lover Boy

Sachin Moosai, Staff Writer • October 11, 2021
Billie Eilishs new album, Happier Than Ever, has been supported by several new music videos and a concert film on Disney+. A world tour to support the album will kick off in 2022.

Billie Eilish’s much anticipated new album, Happier Than Ever, reveals a different side of the popular singer

Brooke Smurlick, Staff Writer • September 14, 2021
Twenty One Pilots (Josh Dun [left] and Tyler Joseph) recent album Scaled and Icy ushers in a new era for the group.

Twenty One Pilots’ new album offers a “feel-good” vibe

Lauren Albano, Staff Writer • June 16, 2021
The Off-Season by J. Cole highlighted the numerous hip-hop projects that were released May 14.

Hip-hop fans get a mid-year Christmas with May 14 releases

Matthew Nebenzahl, Editor-In-Chief • May 20, 2021
Slime Language 2, the recent Young Thug (left) and Gunna (right) release, is a must listen for rap fans.

Young Thug and Gunna’s highly anticipated Slime Language 2 with numerous featured artists doesn’t disappoint

Matthew Nebenzahl, Editor-In-Chief • April 27, 2021
Based on his debut album El Dorado, rapper 24kGoldn is headed for major star status.

24kGoldn debut album a worthy effort portending star status

Matthew Nebenzahl, Editor-In-Chief • March 27, 2021
Ariana Grandes latest album, Positions, will not disappoint her fan base and should expand it somewhat.

Ariana Grande seeks to expand fan base with Positions

Brooke Smurlick, Staff Writer • December 24, 2020
Drakes Dark Lane Demo Tapes, which dropped last Friday, has its moments, but also comes up short at points.

MUSIC REVIEW: Drake’s Dark Lane Demo Tapes mixtape will suffice as a precursor to his anticipated summer album

Matthew Nebenzahl, Entertainment Editor • May 5, 2020
A Boogies Artist 2.0, which dropped on Valentines Day, is worth a revisit.

Need music for your social distancing? Look back to the Valentine’s Day releases of A Boogie’s Artist 2.0 and others

Matthew Nebenzahl, Entertainment Editor • April 4, 2020
Lil Uzi Verts latest album, Eternal Atake, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.

MUSIC REVIEW: Lil Uzi Vert drops two versions of Eternal Atake, and both are amazing

Matthew Nebenzahl, Entertainment Editor • March 16, 2020
Lil Moseys latest album Certified Hitmaker is aptly named.

Certified Hitmaker sets Lil Mosey up as just that

Matthew Nebenzahl, Entertainment Editor • December 3, 2019
Lil Tecca is making big noise with his debut mixtape We Love You Tecca

Lil Tecca’s debut mixtape, We Love you Tecca, worth the wait

Matthew Nebenzahl, Entertainment Editor • September 18, 2019
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