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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Have you heard of “WORLDWIDE BABY”?

Have you heard of “WORLDWIDE BABY”?
“WORLDWIDE BABY” is a name popping up more frequently in conversations around campus. A poet, artist, and rapper, Josiah Broyles, tells his story.
Bea Mason, Staff Writer September 22, 2025

Junior Cinema and Media Arts major Josiah Broyles, alternatively known as WORLDWIDE BABY, is an R&B rapper who was raised in Thailand. With 142 monthly listeners on Spotify, this young artist is gaining traction, especially among fellow Biola students. Inspired by artists such as Ms. Lauryn Hill,...

From Yeezus to Jesus: Kanye fans should not fear his gospel attempt

Kanye West shifts his music to gospel instead of secular music.
Kanye’s attempts at gospel during his live shows have proven that fans should not fear a spiritual Kanye.
Sammy Newcomer October 5, 2019

With his new album “Jesus is King” releasing this fall, Kanye West once again turned to his pre-album release routine of making bold claims to keep himself in the spotlight. Although the album has been pushed multiple times from its original release date, select fans had the opportunity to hear the...

Mac Miller’s death brings sorrow to the music world

Portrait of Mac Miller
The Chimes remembers Mac Miller with some of our favorite songs
Kayla Santos, Arts & Entertainment Editor September 11, 2018

FANS, FRIENDS AND FAMILY PAY RESPECTS Malcolm McCormick, known to rap music fans as Mac Miller, was pronounced dead in his Studio City home on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018 of an apparent overdose. The 26-year-old rapper came onto the music scene in 2010 when he signed with Rostrum Records, releasing his...

“Coloring Book” provides a soulful journey

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Chance the Rapper returns to build upon his growing reputation as one of the best MCs with his third mixtape.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager May 17, 2016
Chance the Rapper returns to build upon his growing reputation as one of the best MCs with his third mixtape.