Drake Archives – The Statesman

Drake drops latest album “Certified Lover Boy”

Isaac Saia GluckArts MusicSeptember 17, 2021

For rap megastar Drake, it’s hard to know when the rapping persona stops and the goofing around starts. His feuds with other rappers and many of his actions are questionable and unatoned for, but his songs can have good hooks … sometimes.

Some Kanye West fans celebrate “Donda” – others are still confused

Isaac Saia GluckArts MusicSeptember 10, 2021September 10, 2021

Kanye West, unquestionably one of the most important musicians of our generation and a proponent of the notion that there is no such thing as bad publicity, released his 10th studio album, “Donda,” following multiple extravagant and dramatic listening parties.

America East cancels all spring sports after NCAA cancels March Madness, spring championships

Ethan TamBreaking SportsMarch 12, 2020March 15, 2020

On Thursday, March 12, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) announced the cancellation of all Division I winter and spring championships, including both the men’s and women’s “March Madness” basketball…

Sports programs in limbo following coronavirus procedures announcement

Ryan MagillSportsMarch 11, 2020

The Stony Brook women’s lacrosse team’s game against the University of Southern California on Sunday, March 15, became the school’s first match to be canceled as part of the country-wide attempt to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Upcoming and anticipated music releases of the year

Benjamin ZimmerArtsFebruary 3, 2019February 3, 2019

With another year complete in the music industry, 2019 has another sleight of releases, some of which haven’t yet been confirmed, that I’m absolutely ecstatic to hear.

“Astroworld”: Travis Scott turns MSG into an amusement park

Gregory ZarbArtsDecember 2, 2018December 2, 2018

Fresh off the release of his most anticipated and third studio album “Astroworld,” Travis Scott’s “Wish You Were Here” tour brought together his longtime fans and newcomers for one night of ultimate raging on Nov. 27 at Madison Square Garden.

Review: Migos trap epic “Culture II” lacks flair

Thomas JamesArtsJanuary 27, 2018

Migos haven’t discovered how to diversify their sound now that they have made it to the top of their field.

Review: Taylor Swift’s “Reputation” is confusing, uninspiring

Nick ZararisArtsNovember 13, 2017

Swift’s willingness to experiment as an artist is commendable, but “Reputation,” seems like an outright miss for an artist who can do better.

Unicef Talent Show pushes campaign to end child marriage

Justine JosueArtsApril 23, 2017April 23, 2017

This year, the event was used to highlight the End Child Marriage campaign, an effort to combat the practice of forcing minors, most commonly young girls, into marriage.

Behind the scenes of Back to the Brook

Korinne UttingArtsAugust 27, 2016August 28, 2016

With this year’s Back to the Brook featuring hip-hop artist Fetty Wap and producer RL Grime right around the corner, it’s important to know how these artists are chosen.