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Run the Jewels Remain Adaptable and Progressive on RTJ4

On the heels of Killer Mike’s powerful speech to the citizens of Atlanta, pleading for community organization and an end to American oppression, “RTJ4” was released — a billionaire-destroying, corruption-uncovering, rallying cry for justice in a country desperately seeking a moral compass. With that speech, you know this album was going to be unflinching in its criticism of the country’s legacy of racism. And given … Continue reading Run the Jewels Remain Adaptable and Progressive on RTJ4

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A Revolution of the Mind: NWA’s Lasting Legacy

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

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100% Pop! Charli XCX and Modern Pop Music

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

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CLiFF CiTY Episode 4: Dancing in the Streets

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

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The Beatles, Mac Miller & Anderson .Paak: A Lasting Influence

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

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Slauson Malone’s Great Effort Sheds Stereotype, Builds New Identity

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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CLiFF CiTY Episode 3: Running in Place

This week, Evan is flying solo and pursuing the musical motif of “running in place”. What began as a comment on how the days seemingly slip by during quarantine, quickly took on a new meaning in the context of George Floyd’s death and the ensuing national protests. “Running in Place” is a musical rumination on the systemic injustices which, once again, have reared their ugly … Continue reading CLiFF CiTY Episode 3: Running in Place

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Marianne Williamson and the Politics of Love

Marianne Williamson is far from an ordinary politician. The 67-year-old activist rose to prominence late in the 20th Century as a spiritual leader, writing various New York Times best-selling books on topics such as change, hope, and love. She even appeared on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” many times and was often called Oprah’s spiritual advisor.  Yet today, she might be one of the most important … Continue reading Marianne Williamson and the Politics of Love

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If You Need to Grieve, Listen to Orion Sun’s “Trying”

In Pitchfork’s review of Orion Sun’s album “Hold Space for Me,” the track “Trying” is labelled as a queer love ballad. The lyrics “I pray to god, wherever he resides / If lovin’ her’s alright / I love her with all my might” pretty much close the case on that argument. However, I’m here to say that this is first and foremost a song about … Continue reading If You Need to Grieve, Listen to Orion Sun’s “Trying”

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