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Anya L. Henry
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From Rolling Loud Miami: Aminé Brings the Block to Miami
The crowd’s unfamiliarity with his songs didn’t stop Aminé from putting on an amazing performance. For long-time fans, watching his set felt like a journey through his artistic development.
From Rolling Loud Miami: The ‘Free YSL’ Movement on the Festival Grounds
This past May, Young Thug, Gunna, and various other members of Young Thug's YSL Records were arrested and indicted by a grand-jury on RICO charges.
From Rolling Loud Miami: Playboi Carti is All the Rage
If there is anything Playboi Carti is known for, aside from his cryptic tweets and unhinged vocals, it would be his fanbase’s unwavering ability to rage.
The Black Arts Collective: The Students Creating Space for Black Arts on Campus
“There was a space that was lacking on campus for Black people to come together as a collective and create and appreciate art in a way that was healing and was empowering for us and for them.” Sesay said.
Arts Vanity: I Would Sell my Kidney to Meet Bruno Mars
In the common room of our Lowell suite, one of my eight blockmates posed the question which would come to redefine our relationship forever: What would you give up to meet your favorite celebrity?
'Tampa Baes' Season One Review: ‘Baes’ Struggles to Entertain
While viewers can grasp the broader structure of the series, a lack of character transparency and boring relationships make “Tampa Baes” a series not worth finishing.
Album Review: Oompa’s “Unbothered” Builds a Legacy of Joy
An acclaimed rapper and spoken word poet known for her unfaltering flow and authentic storytelling, Oompa’s music is truly art, embodying the intersection of earnest introspection and lively beats.
'Dear White People' Season Four Review: The Final Season of 'Dear White People' is Intriguing yet Unfulfilling
This season’s inability to balance realistic character development and genuine emotional conflict in between oddly placed homages to NSYNC leaves viewers wondering if “Dear White People” was even worth finishing.
Here’s Why ‘White Lotus’’s Mossbacher Family Feels Too Familiar
Call it unjust or unfair — “The White Lotus” is simply a reflection of real life. There are millions of people who view themselves as proponents of social change, yet are unwilling to take steps which may lessen their hegemony.
‘Synchronic’ Review: ‘Interstellar’’s Younger Cousin is an Almost Success
Although occasionally difficult to follow, “Synchronic” is a fairly entertaining and intriguing combination of sci-fi, thriller, and comedy — it’s worth watching, as long as you don’t think about it too much.
What the Hell Happened: Chet Hanks Declares ‘White Boy Summer’
According to Chet Hanks, a rapper, actor, and the eccentric son of actor Tom Hanks, 2021 will usher in a new age — a White Boy Summer.
Billie Eilish and the Exploitative Nature of Fame
To be a young female artist like Billie Eilish is to become okay with being broken and aware that it is unlikely that you will ever be fixed.
‘Leave the Door Open’ Review: Silk Sonic Resurrects Soul
Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak’s joint single merges the duo’s unique sounds and transports the energies of 1970s soul and 2000s R&B into 2021.
Uzo L. Ngwu ‘23 on Embodying Creativity
With most of her digital illustrations centered around Black women, Ngwu’s work creates a space of representation for identities often disregarded in the art world.
‘Gravity’ Review: Brent Faiyaz’s New Single Gives a Bird’s-Eye View of Life on Earth
Brent Faiyaz’s first release of 2021, “Gravity” featuring Tyler, the Creator, is both a genre-bending success and a relatable reflection on the difficulties of maintaining long-distance relationships.
