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Logic College Park Album Cover

Review: Logic: ‘College Park’

Posted on September 8, 2023September 8, 2023 by Ethan Barrilleaux

Maryland-based multi-platinum rapper Logic, AKA Bobby Hall, was not lying when he rapped “Egon’s finest, Peanuts after like I was Linus / Followed by that College Park next, that’s the lineup” on the final track of his previous album Vinyl Days. Sprinkled with various skits, College Park tells the story of the original Rattpack’s (Logic’s…

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Review: Recess Party: ‘Paid In Full’

Posted on August 18, 2023August 18, 2023 by Adeboye Adeoye

Recess Party is the brainchild of four current and former University of Georgia students. Blending a wide range of indie, rock, and metal influences, the quartet has now released their debut album, Paid In Full, to the world. Keeping the energy always present at their live performances, this moody project is cohesive while still ensuring…

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Review: Sarah Kinsley: ‘Ascension’

Posted on July 2, 2023July 2, 2023 by Buket Urgen

Ascension is the latest EP from rising star Sarah Kinsley. Kinsley first rose to prominence with her viral hit “The King”, which introduced audiences to her talented musicianship, soulful voice and melancholic aura. Kinsley, 22, is young but her self-written songs showcase the craftsmanship of a well-seasoned artist, which is somewhat of a rarity amongst…

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Review: Nuclear Tourism: ‘Nuclear Tourism’

Posted on June 16, 2023June 16, 2023 by Haley Gilbert

Athens, Georgia band Nuclear Tourism’s self-titled sophomore album serves as a reminder of how much fun music can be in its rawest form, especially if that form involves a couple surf-rock anthems. The album opener, “Feels Alright,” perfectly sets the tone with a song that highlights the strengths of each member without taking itself too…

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Review: Khamari: ‘A Brief Nirvana’

Posted on June 13, 2023June 14, 2023 by Adeboye Adeoye

Up-and-coming R&B singer Khamari released his debut album, A Brief Nirvana, on May 26, 2023. The album is littered with recognizable samples, interpolations, and strikingly personal lyrics. His voice and strong songwriting are reminiscent of a Channel Orange-era Frank Ocean. He has writing credits on every track and production credits on all but the last,…

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Review: CLEAR 2: SOFT LIFE EP

Posted on June 12, 2023June 8, 2023 by Taijahnai Scott

Fans and R&B aficionados can finally rejoice: Grammy-nominated artist Summer Walker has finally released her long-awaited CLEAR 2: SOFT LIFE EP. This nine-track project is a follow up to her CLEAR EP which was released before her debut album Over It. It features verses from J.Cole and Childish Gambino and includes production from Solange and…

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Review: MAVI: ‘Let the Sun Talk’

Posted on May 27, 2023May 28, 2023 by Adeboye Adeoye

An undergraduate student at Howard University at the time, Charlotte-born rapper MAVI released his 2019 album Let the Sun Talk just a week after his twentieth birthday. He is considered by many to make abstract hip-hop. It’s a hard-to-define sub-genre but some shared qualities amongst its artists, songs, and projects are pushing sonic boundaries, emphasizing…

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Review: UGA MBUS Students: 2023 Spring Releases

Posted on April 18, 2023April 18, 2023 by Adeboye Adeoye

As a part of the University of Georgia’s Music Business Certificate Program, I am lucky enough to be classmates with a host of musicians and performers. So here, I want to highlight a few recent releases from my talented classmates. Bea Porges is a singer-songwriter with a penchant for layered, relatable lyrics. Backed by fellow…

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Review: Common: “Be”

Posted on April 11, 2023May 27, 2023 by Adeboye Adeoye

Be. It’s a simple message, a direct command. And, it also happens to be the title of Chicago rapper Common‘s 2005 album: Be. Common explained the title of his album in a 2005 interview, stating: The album is entitled BE because the hardest thing to do is to be yourself, although many think it’s the easiest it’s…

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Review: 6LACK: “Since I Have a Lover”

Posted on April 4, 2023April 8, 2023 by Taijahnai Scott

Hailing from East Atlanta, 6LACK (pronounced ‘Black’) has finally returned to music with the release of his third studio album Since I Have a Lover following a six year hiatus. The album boasts three features, including a surprising Wale feature. Previously, 6LACK has established common themes in his music like break-ups and being a rolling…

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