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"Jones has been trying to bring back the ‘90s and 2000s R&B music scene with help from artists who came before her." - Photo via Gianna Jones.

Gianna Jones: The rising star with a passion for ’90s R&B

Dylan Francis November 8, 2023

Gianna Jones is a 21-year-old singer-songwriter from Philadelphia. Ever since she was a child she has wanted to sing. In high school, Jones began to pursue theater thinking that is what she wanted to...

Alek Forty strives to spread optimism through his rap music. / Photo via Roy Kent

Student Spotlight: Alek Forty Discusses Musical Muses

Tatiana Retamar September 21, 2022

In the Rowan community, we are surrounded by so many students who always have that spark of creativity in them — who will sprinkle that across those on campus or even within the Glassboro community. One...

"The duo taps into a lot of genres here, rap being one of them, as Anderson delivers some boastful lines with a venomous rhythm against the backdrop of a deliciously overpowering beat." Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Bruno Mars & Anderson Paak deliver excellence with “An Evening With Silk Sonic”

Owen O'Brien November 17, 2021

https://open.spotify.com/album/0S0r2RFucaW9kVjBtcBOV1?si=eGFolsLFRQqw9EJMOnDOtQ When I reviewed Kanye West’s “Donda,” I said to myself that it was most likely the album of the year and that...

"I can not possibly overstate how great of a songwriter this guy is. He can put out a chart-topping single in his sleep at this point. It has been banger after banger, basically non-stop since Old Town Road." Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Lil Nas X’s Debut Album “Montero” Thrives Artistically, but With One Glaring Flaw

Owen O'Brien September 21, 2021

https://open.spotify.com/album/2Hjcfw8zHN4dJDZJGOzLd6?si=spTRN_6_TVS45viQAxHQcg It’s indisputable that Lil Nas X is the most entertaining figure in popular culture right now.  He has a perfect...

"The album’s title -- “DONDA" -- and the cover -- a plain black square -- were what tipped me off to this, at first. Kanye had referenced his mother plenty of times in his music in the past, but this is the first time she’s been featured -- front and center. She is the sole muse this time around." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Kanye West Invites us to Join him on the Road to Recovery on “DONDA”

Owen O'Brien September 13, 2021

https://open.spotify.com/album/340MjPcVdiQRnMigrPybZA?si=VzHMgOXqSxySqTKaRWT-XQ&dl_branch=1 Roughly 14 years ago, Donda West—Kanye West’s mother—died in Marina Del Rey, California, at 58...

Daft Punk is ending their EDM act after 28 years. - Photo via newyorker.com

Founding Fathers of EDM, Daft Punk, Bid Their Farewell After 28 Years

Jennifer Rosado March 3, 2021

After 28 long years, French music duo Daft Punk have announced their split in a short film released on Feb. 22. On a typical Monday morning like any other, fans were excited to see that a video had...

Taylor Swift posing for her "Folklore" photoshoot. - Photo via Beth Garrabrant

Taylor Swift Re-Releases “Love Story” 13 Years Later Under Her Own Control

Mary Millar February 17, 2021

As if Taylor Swift hadn’t done enough to prove her impeccable business savviness and ability to tap exactly into what her fans want, it seems evident that she felt the world needed a firm reminder.  On...

Paul Rosenberg steps down as CEO of Def Jam Recordings to launch Goliath Records JV with UMG.  /  Billboard

Def Jam CEO steps down to launch new project

Luke Garcia February 26, 2020

Paul Rosenberg stepped down as CEO of Def Jam Recordings last Friday after 2 years. Def Jam’s parent company, Universal Music Group (UMG), has placed their executive VP of business and legal affairs,...

It is no surprise that Cole, Kendrick and Drake have all made the Top 5. / Wendell Weat

Garcia: Top 5 hip-hop albums of the 2010s

Luke Garcia December 4, 2019

The 2010s were a strong decade for hip-hop and rap music, with many different styles coming and going. There’s a big difference between the artists that are a fad, and the ones that have built a distinct...

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