The term “alternative R&B” came with its criticisms via other artists pigeonholed by the label. Originally dubbed as “PBR&B” by music critic Eric Harvey as a joke, the sound being written off as hipster-friendly comes off as insensitive and reductive. To me, R&B has always pushed boundaries outside of its original conventions. This evolution is evident more now than ever: more left-field, genre-melding experimentation is being pushed by current musicians to create an almost genreless experience. Simply put, the music has always been more than just “alternative R&B.”
“The Woman in Me” was released on Oct. 24, and after starting the book the minute I was able to get a copy, I finished the memoir two days later. I just couldn’t put it down.
Stuck in a TikTok rut this morning, I scrolled past a girl in a tin foil dress dressed as a Chipotle burrito. Students all across the country are getting creative, but can they beat the celebrities and their iconic renditions? I’m here to feature 10 that I think could give everyone a run for their money — or in this case, candy.
Feb. 4, 2018, is a day that will be remembered forever.
Not only did we find out that Kylie Jenner had given birth, but we also found out Eli Manning is not the only one who can take down Tom Brady...
Movie lovers gathered around their televisions Sunday night to watch the most comprehensive award show of the season — the 89th annual Academy Awards. Justin Timberlake started the show with his upbeat...
The Boston University men’s soccer team is off to a solid start to the 2015 campaign, and the team owes much of its early success to junior goalkeeper Matt Gilbert. On a team with a number of fresh...
The last year was a phenomenal year to be a hip-hop or R&B fan. Kendrick Lamar and Frank Ocean were met with critical acclaim and commercial success. Kanye West, Jay-Z, J. Cole, Drake, Pusha T, Childish...
Justin Timberlake has dominated pop culture for more than a decade with number-one hits, VMA performances and late-night talk show appearances. Ben Affleck is also a hot topic these days between 2012’s...
It’s been a while since Justin Timberlake graced the world with his music. After a good run with the boy band ‘N SYNC and a stunning pair of solo albums, Timberlake decided to take a little break...
