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American singer Anderson Paak released his third studio album “Oxnard” Friday. COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

REVIEW: Anderson .Paak’s album ‘Oxnard’ cements artist’s place as neo-soul breakout star

Kai Hellberg November 18, 2018
The term “neo-soul” may not come off as intimidating for most people, but being a breakout artist in the genre is a tough task.
Vince Staples’ third studio album “FM!” dropped Friday. COURTESY OF THE COME UP SHOW/ FLICKR

REVIEW: Vince Staples’ surprise ‘FM!’ album drop disappointing work of otherwise-remarkable rapper

Kai Hellberg November 4, 2018
Vince Staples’ new album “FM!” was released Thursday and is easily his least original release to date.
The new Gorillaz album “Humanz” is released Friday. PHOTO COURTESY PARLOPHONE RECORDS

REVIEW: Gorillaz challenges the Trump administration in fifth studio album

Zachary McPheeters April 27, 2017

Gorillaz is one of the most fascinating bands to come out of the 20th century. A band with cartoon members and one of the deepest mythologies in music definitely created a new experience with “Humanz,”...

Hudson Mohawke performs at the Paradise Rock Club Sunday. PHOTO BY JAKE FRIEDLAND/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

REVIEW: Hudson Mohawke treats audience to mo’ fun

Clara Hudson November 19, 2015

Electronic music took on a new dimension Sunday night, when the power of the producer was showcased. Hudson Mohawke played a show at Paradise Rock Club with The-Dream as his opening act. Though Mohawke...

KESSELLY: Hip-Hop lyricism: Freedom of speech v. inflammatory speech

Daily Free Press Admin April 3, 2014

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...

REVIEW: Pusha T – Wrath of Caine Mixtape

Daily Free Press Admin February 7, 2013

By 2013, everyone should know that “gangsta rap” is an umbrella term for ultra-violent, hyper-masculine hip-hop that mixes Godfather-esque lavishness with street tales as compelling as those seen...

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