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Cozy tunes to keep you warm this winter | Liv Listens

Olivia Stapleton January 30, 2025
I curated a playlist of songs that make me feel warm, anticipating that I’d need some soothing music to help me get through the next few months of cold temperatures. 
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Dr. Miami’s TikTok gives online marketing a facelift | Stop Scrolling

Madison Forrest March 8, 2024
Rizzi gave the face of Dr. Miami’s online image a new look. She reshaped the sterile and technical notion of a plastic surgeon into a lively character with a sense of humor and millions of fans.

Kendrick Lamar’s Grammy snubs expose racial biases

Sophia Yakumithis February 18, 2021
Because of apparent racial biases, musicians have taken to social media to call out the Recording Academy’s decisions. One of the most well-known manifestations of this is in the career of Kendrick Lamar.

Music for every mood

Maya Frankel February 6, 2021
Every day is a cycle of laughing, crying, anger, happiness, excitement and about every emotion possible. Here are a few playlists for those many moods we all feel every day.
People enjoying a concert at Boston’s Middle East Club. Rapper B. Aull debuted a new song and co-headlined a concert for the first time at the club on Feb. 1. COURTESY DIGBOSTON VIA FLICKR

Rapper B. Aull talks about his career following show at The Middle East

Dahlia Maleh February 6, 2020
B. Aull, 25-year old, Portland, Maine-born rapper is spearheading the rap scene in Portland, taking over the east coast with shows and looking to top the charts, and shares his experiences.
Ice Cube performs at Supafest in Australia in 2012. The American rapper’s 10th studio album was released Friday. COURTESY OF EVA RINALDI/ FLICKR

REVIEW: Ice Cube’s ‘Everythangs Corrupt’ signals his rise in mainstream rap

Lizzee Harrison December 9, 2018
With over 30 years in the business, gangster rap legend Ice Cube has been welcomed back with open arms into the hip hop genre.
Sophomore forward Shane Bowers. Bowers has a few pregame superstitions which develop throughout each season. MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

20 Questions with Shane Bowers

Edward Moran October 11, 2018
After a freshman campaign that saw him finish with 32 points and 17 goals, which earned him a spot on the Hockey East All-Rookie Team, sophomore forward Shane Bowers said he was excited to build off of last season’s individual and team successes. The Daily Free Press caught up with Bowers to talk about pregame rituals, what it’s like winning the Hockey East Championship and what makes playing at Boston University special going into year two.
No Sugar, No Cream: I used to love Drake

No Sugar, No Cream: I used to love Drake

Nashid Fulcher September 30, 2018

I loved Drake. Love-d. Used to love. Past tense. I loved that Drake knows how much other people love him and uses it to his advantage. I loved “Duppy Freestyle”  —  loved how so much of the...

REVIEW: Migos’ ‘Culture II’ does not stay far enough from ‘Culture’ roots

Sarah Cristine Burrola January 29, 2018

There is plenty left to do for the culture, but Migos’ second studio album might not have been it. Offset, Takeoff and Quavo are back on their grind, giving us a sequel to 2017’s wildly popular...

Miss Leading: Pray the creeps get exposed: How Drake could help men understand the need to protect human rights

Miss Leading: Pray the creeps get exposed: How Drake could help men understand the need to protect human rights

Namu Sampath November 20, 2017

In Drake’s song “Know Yourself,” he says “Pray the fakes get exposed.” This past week though, it wasn’t the fakes who got exposed, but the creeps. A few days ago, while performing his set at...

FULCHER: I can’t separate art from the artist

FULCHER: I can’t separate art from the artist

Nashid Fulcher October 9, 2017

I despise that all three Migos are homophobic, but no one would ever catch me skipping over a chance to listen to “Chinatown” or “Bad and Boujee” or even the version of “Versace” without Drake’s...

Drake releases a new album, “More Life,” on Saturday. PHOTO COURTESY OVO SOUND

REVIEW: Drake introduces “More Life” but falls behind in innovative content

Sophie Will March 22, 2017

Rap artist and pop culture staple Drake released his long-awaited project, “More Life,” on Saturday. However, the blend of new songs and classic collaborations was an utter disappointment and shows...

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