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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

Sing About Me: YNW Melly might be guilty, but his lyrics shouldn’t be evidence of that

Aidan Mega April 5, 2022
While the case against YNW Melly is seemingly bolstered by an arsenal of forensic evidence, the statements from his lawyers nonetheless serve as a reminder that bias against the craft of a predominantly Black genre is still present.

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.
Rick Ross released his new album “Black Market” on Friday. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

REVIEW: Rick Ross brings back groovy rap with “Black Market”

Mariel Cariker December 7, 2015

Even at 39 years old, Rick Ross has still got it. “Black Market,” Ross’s new album, shows that he still has something to bring to the rap table after all of these years. The album shows a new side...

INTERVIEW: Renaissance man Dave Patten on authenticity

Joe Incollingo November 21, 2013

For an alleged “next-big-Hollywood-thing,” Dave Patten has none of the polish or pretense. In fact, he looks more like the bad boy from a preachy TV movie — long hair slung back, crumbs of a Philly...

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