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The award-winning student news site of Olympic Heights High School

The Torch
The award-winning student news site of Olympic Heights High School

The Torch
All content by Matthew Nebenzahl
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
The Torch predicts that San Diego Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert will edge out Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson for the Offensive Rookie of the Year Award.

The Torch predicts the NFL Honors Awards winners

Matthew Nebenzahl, Editor-In-Chief
February 5, 2021
Lil Uzi Vert's Eternal Atake is easily one of the best hip-hop album releases of 2020.

The Torch’s top 20 hip-hop albums of 2020 illustrate the genre’s growing range of talent and portend a promising 2021

Matthew Nebenzahl, Editor-In-Chief
December 28, 2020
Playboy Carti fans have been waiting the entire year for his next album to drop.

Rap fans left wondering what’s happened to anticipated albums from the genre’s top artisits

Matthew Nebenzahl, Editor-In-Chief
December 9, 2020
How does virtual learning affect students' comprehension?

How does virtual learning affect students’ comprehension?

Matthew Nebenzahl, Editor-In-Chief
November 30, 2020
Torch hits on six of 10 XXL Freshman Class of 2020 predictions; entire class is more than worthy

Torch hits on six of 10 XXL Freshman Class of 2020 predictions; entire class is more than worthy

Matthew Nebenzahl, Editor-In-Chief
October 19, 2020
Palm Beach County students can return to campus Sept. 21; have option to continue distance learning from home

Palm Beach County students can return to campus Sept. 21; have option to continue distance learning from home

Matthew Nebenzahl, Editor-In-Chief
September 7, 2020
Drake's "Tootsie Slide" release specifically targets TikTok users.

Hip Hop and TikTok: a match made in Heaven?

Matthew Nebenzahl, Entertainment Editor
May 28, 2020
Drake's 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
NLE Choppa (left), Lil Tecca (center) and Doja Cat (right) have earned the right to claim XXL Magazine's Freshmen Class status.

Predicting XXL Magazine’s 2020 Freshman Class

Matthew Nebenzahl, Entertainment Editor
April 27, 2020
A Boogie's Artist 2.0, which dropped on Valentine's 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 Vert's 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
Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna were killed in a helicopter crash outside of Los Angeles Sunday.

NBA legend Kobe Bryant killed in helicopter crash

Matthew Nebenzahl, Entertainment Editor
January 26, 2020
Young Thug's So Much Fun may have been the best hip hop album of 2019.

The best hip hop albums of 2019 highlight a stellar year

Matthew Nebenzahl, Entertainment Editor
January 7, 2020
Rapper Juice Wrld died at age 21 after a seizure at Chicago's Midway Airport on Sunday.

Rap world loses one of its best with Juice WRLD’s death

Matthew Nebenzahl, Entertainment Editor
December 9, 2019
Lil Mosey's latest album Certified Hitmaker is aptly named.

Certified Hitmaker sets Lil Mosey up as just that

Matthew Nebenzahl, Entertainment Editor
December 3, 2019
Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey is having a monster 2019 season and is a legitimate contender for the NFL's MVP award.

NFL mid-season awards predictions; Can Christian McCaffrey break the QB stranglehold on the MVP award?

Matthew Nebenzahl, Entertainment Editor
November 6, 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
XXL magazine's 2019 freshman class honoring the most promising newcomers of hip hop.

XXL magazine recognizes the best of the 2019 hip hop freshman class

Matthew Nebenzahl, Entertainment Editor
August 29, 2019
Quarterback Josh Rosen addresses the media after being traded to the Miami Dolphins.

Who Won in the Josh Rosen Trade, Cardinals or Dolphins?

Matthew Nebenzahl, Staff Writer
May 13, 2019
At the time of his murder, Nipsey Hussle, rapper and former gang member, was working with the police department in an effort to stop gang violence.

Slain Rapper Nipsey Hussle Was Also a Community Activist

Matthew Nebenzahl, Staff Writer
April 16, 2019
Offset delves into the importance of family and the related mistakes he has made on his Father of 4 album.

REVIEW: Offset’s Father of 4 the Best of Recent Hip Hop Album Releases

Matthew Nebenzahl, Entertainment Editor
March 12, 2019
Childish Gambino won both Song of the Year and Record of the Year for his "This Is America" track.

Childish Gambino Takes Top Honors at 2019 Grammys

Matthew Nebenzahl, Staff Writer
February 14, 2019
Look for Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (left) to top New Orleans quarterback Dew Brees in the NFL MVP voting.

Predicting the NFL Award Winners: Patrick Mahomes Will Edge Out Drew Brees for MVP

Matthew Nebenzahl, Staff Writer
January 30, 2019
Running back Kareem Hunt running back was released by the Kansas City Chiefs six months after attacking a woman outside his Cleveland hotel room.

ANALYSIS: NFL Fumbles Another Domestic Violence Incident with Kansas City’s Kareem Hunt

Matthew Nebenzahl, Staff Writer
December 29, 2018
Travis Scott's ASTROWORLD the Best of the Best of Hip Hop's Many Great Albums of 2018

Travis Scott’s ASTROWORLD the Best of the Best of Hip Hop’s Many Great Albums of 2018

Matthew Nebenzahl, Staff Writer
December 28, 2018
The best songs from Nuthin' 2 Prove, Lil Yachty's latest album, are those featuring other artists.

REVIEW: Lil Yachty’s Latest Album Nuthin’ 2 Prove Is Nothing to Get Excited About

Matthew Nebenzahl, Staff Writer
December 5, 2018
Michael Jordan (left) is considered the G.O.A.T. by most, but LeBron James definitely deserves consideration.

Who is the G.O.A.T.: Michael or LeBron? Brady or Rodgers?

Matthew Nebenzahl, Staff Writer
October 10, 2018
Ye, Kanye West's much anticipated summer release, was met with mixed reactions.

Kanye, Drake, Travis Scott Summer Releases Greeted With Mixed Reactions

Matthew Nebenzahl, Staff Writer
September 5, 2018
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