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Drake drops “Certified Lover Boy,” a confusing mass of trap beats

Although the album was highly anticipated, fans may be disappointed by the simplicity of the deceivingly star-studded piece.

Emily Coffey, Managing Editor • September 7, 2021

“Certified Lover Boy” dropped on the heels of Kanye’s “Donda,” a seemingly unfortunate setup for Drake. The album’s mediocrity stands in stark contrast to his previous pieces, with high profile features and samples feeling like expensive icing on an overbaked box cake. While certain songs...

The best 2020 quarantine releases for your fall playlist

This year proves that isolation is a breeding ground for creativity. Here is how to take something good from it.

Emily Coffey, Managing Editor • September 12, 2020

“Dark Lane Demo Tapes” by Drake It is no surprise that Drake’s latest release is gritty and melodic, leaving audiences with a satisfying auditory experience. Particularly delightful is the “Chicago Freestyle (feat. Giveon).” The album also features TikTok hit “Toosie Slide.” “THE...

“Fortnite”: The game that took the world by storm

A trailblazer in the video game industry, “Fortnite” pushes inclusion among gamers.

Russell Spacy, Freelance Writer • March 15, 2019

By this point, I doubt that you have not heard of “Fortnite.” Developed by Epic Games in 2017, it started as a small free-to-play game with a simple premise: your character gets thrown onto an island with 99 other players. You must traverse the map, gathering materials and weapons to defend yourself...