In my home town of Bethesda, Maryland, every bus stop is accompanied by some sort of seating. In different shapes and sizes, these chairs serve as a moment of rest or solitude for those who travel into and out of town for work. Such bus lines are relied on by those who travel into the city to work rather than locals traveling out. Thus, you … Continue reading Bus Stops
I hope Mac appreciates every word of what I am about to write. May he rest in peace. Mac’s two songs “Planet God Damn” and “Soulmate” go together better than any other combination of songs that I have ruthlessly played on repeat. Maybe I’ve been addicted to this combo because I’m far away from someone I truly love, but these tracks have been in my … Continue reading My August Tribute to Mac Miller
Early this June, Lecrae Moore, Dan Cathy, and Louis Giglio sat down for what was billed as “An honest conversation about the Church and racism.” For anyone familiar with these three men, (rapper, CEO of Chick-fil-a, and a megachurch pastor, respectively) this may have seemed like an odd triad. Nonetheless, they spoke about racism, the church, and how they relate to American white supremacy. It … Continue reading Lecrae, Kanye, and Christian Rap’s Long Winding Road
Throughout the last century, Black athletes such as Bill Russell, Muhammad Ali, Colin Kaepernick, and countless others have helped lead the way in pushing for social change. Today, we are reaching an unprecedented level of athlete activism. For instance, LeBron James has become extremely vocal about the injustice Black people face on a daily basis, and just three weeks ago, he helped create a program … Continue reading Sports, Race, and Capitalism
For basically my whole life, I haven’t been interested in politics. A lot of it was due to the fact that I never really noticed the massive impact that politics had on my everyday life. However, that all changed this past year when I started paying attention to the presidential candidacy of Bernie Sanders. The main thing that fascinated me about Sanders was not his … Continue reading Bernie Sanders and the Progressive Movement of 2020
Two weeks ago, Derek Chauvin, a white Minneapolis police officer, pushed his knee down on the neck of a 46-year-old Black man named George Floyd and killed him, with three other cops aiding and abetting him. Despite Floyd declaring he couldn’t breathe numerous times, Chauvin’s knee remained on him for 8 minutes and 46 seconds, with 2 minutes and 53 seconds of that occurring after … Continue reading A Revolution of the Mind: NWA’s Lasting Legacy
At the age of 20, Charli XCX released her debut album titled “True Romance.” The album was widely celebrated and served to establish Charli as a shining new voice in the world of pop music. “True Romance” was a synth-pop masterpiece, as it jumped on the rising trend of using synth and reverb in addition to more traditional instruments to create melodies. Her next album, … Continue reading 100% Pop! Charli XCX and Modern Pop Music
This week’s the theme for CLiFF CiTY Radio is dancing in the streets! In celebration of pride, protest, and sweet sweet dancing music, throughout this episode CLiFF CiTY will be plugging a bunch of great organizations for listeners to donate to in support of this burgeoning social revolution! Get ready for groove, give back, and talk a lot of shit about the United States’s police … Continue reading CLiFF CiTY Episode 4: Dancing in the Streets
Bringing to you an investigation of The Beatles influence on hip hop, join Katia Goldberg in investigating the universal inspiration The Beatles hold. From Anderson .Paak to Mac Miller, Katia looks closely at samples and other factors that are based on The Beatles, and the overall impact that The Beatles still have today. Continue reading The Beatles, Mac Miller & Anderson .Paak: A Lasting Influence
While scholarly articles and papers were formerly a primary avenue for communicating complex theory and thought, in the era of booming technology, people are more able to do so through a variety of media, allowing for a greater diversity of ideas accessible to anyone with internet connection. One of the areas most affected by this growth is music, as musicians spread their work far and … Continue reading Slauson Malone’s Great Effort Sheds Stereotype, Builds New Identity
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