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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show: Kendrick Lamar brought the bars, but was it a touchdown performance?

Samantha Genzer February 10, 2025
The production was sleek, the performances were sharp and the creativity was undeniable. But when you stack it against Beyoncé, Bruno Mars, and Shakira-level halftime shows, it lacked that extra layer of spectacle that makes a Super Bowl performance legendary. Still, Lamar brought his signature storytelling, intricate visuals and undeniable talent to the biggest stage in the world, creating a show that was uniquely his.
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

EDITORIAL: The Super Bowl halftime show was historic, whether you liked it or not

Editors February 18, 2022
Whether you’re someone who believes the NFL should’ve kept to their meat and potatoes of inoffensive pop and geriatric classic rock fare, or you’re someone who thinks the NFL didn’t go far enough in accepting Black culture and Black artists – we all have to agree that this was indeed an accomplishment. 
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.

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...

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,”...

After the viral breakout hit "Bad and Boujee," Migos releases its new album “Culture” on Friday. PHOTO COURTESY 300 ENTERTAINMENT

REVIEW: Migos mix slow R&B with impressive raps in “Culture”

Kalina Newman January 29, 2017

Upon receiving two Golden Globes this year, rapper and actor Donald Glover declared in his acceptance speech that rap trio Migos is the “Beatles of this generation.” Glover’s loaded statement...

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