Tennessee-born, Los Angeles-based rapper, Samara Cyn has quickly captured attention with her unique blend of neo-soul and hip-hop music. In March 2024, she dropped “Green Eyes Freestyle,” on social media, featuring a laid-back video of her casually delivering bars. The post garnered significant attention, racking up 138,000 likes and praise from fans, including one comment […]
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Kenya Vaun releases new EP, “The Honeymoon Phase”
The 22-year-old rising R&B artist, Kenya Vaun, released her debut EP, “The Honeymoon Phase” on Mar. 22. The lyrics throughout the album dance with emotion, making the listeners feel a sense of comfort. The ambiance of the songs gives a nostalgic feel that touches on the topic of love and different experiences. The Philadelphia native […]
Up and Coming R&B Artist: Kenya Vaun
Every so often there is an artist introduced to the music industry that breaks boundaries and gives listeners something unique. In an industry that’s constantly changing and highly competitive, it can take time for artists to break through. The up-and-coming R&B artist, Kenya Vaun, has broken through the industry with her rare authenticity and a […]
The Key to Success
Everyone’s version of success is different based on their career and life goals. Although this outlook on life may differ, everyone has come across this universal question at one point or another: What’s the key to success? As I consider my goals, I contemplate this question with greater care than I ever have before. In […]
The Newest Album by Brent Faiyaz
The R&B/ Soul artist Brent Faiyaz made his mark in the music industry in 2016 when he was featured on the hit single, “Crew” by Goldlink along with Shy Glizzy. When this single was released, listeners instantly wanted more from him. Almost a year later in Oct. 2017, he released his album “Sonder Son.” Over […]
Being a Teen in the 90s: Culture Change, Music, & Fashion
The 90s have always intrigued me. After all, the decade brought about significant change to our culture, fashion, and music. The transitions from leg warmers to overalls and rock to hip-hop are just a couple of the reasons why I would have loved to have grown up in the 90s. Firstly, going from one decade […]
Drake’s Latest Album: “For All The Dogs”
The Canadian rapper and vocalist Drake has been building his rap career since 2008. As the years went by, he has had multiple number-one hits and became the most streamed artist on Spotify with 85.8 million monthly listeners. Drake took the world by storm when he released his trilogy of, “Certified Lover Boy,” “Honestly Nevermind,” […]
Top 5 Halloween Disney Movies
As a kid, October bore opportunities for dressing up, trick or treating, new cavities, and, perhaps most nostalgic of all, Disney Halloween movies. So, in the spirit of walking down memory lane, here are my top five Disney Halloween Movies you should re-watch. The 2005 film “Twitches” is a fictional story about twin sisters who […]
Stop Giving Your Money to Influencers!
Social media’s surge in popularity means influencers are more and more integral to consumers’ everyday media consumption. It is increasingly normal for individuals to fall victim to the “influencer-effect,” buying a product simply because another person deemed it worth your money. Brands are capitalizing on people’s appointed status as an influencer, using them to blast […]