[Image courtesy of Rolling Stone] By Grace Koennecke, Columns Editor Early yesterday morning, Takeoff, one of the members of the rap trio Migos, was shot and killed during an altercation at 810 Billiards & Bowling in downtown Houston. The rapper was attending a private party with his uncle and fellow Migos member, Quavo. Read more:…
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ACRN’s Top 10 Disappointing Albums of 2018
1. Arctic Monkeys – Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino, [Domino; 2018] By Maria Lubanovic, Copy Editor From the minute that lead singer Alex Turner sings the first line, we can immediately tell that Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino is an Arctic Monkeys album. Unfortunately, all other uncanny stylistic choices have gone by the wayside. Sometimes, choices…
Album Review: Quavo – QUAVO HUNCHO
By Kwase Lane, Contributor [Quality Control; 2018] Rating: 3/10 Key Tracks: “FUCK 12”, “RERUN”, “LOST” On his debut solo album, QUAVO HUNCHO, Quavo leaves his compatriots behind in order to prove he is a competent stag artist. However, the Atlanta icon has managed to prove the opposite. Instead of distancing himself from the sound that…
Album Review: Joey Purp – QUARTERTHING
By Nolan Simmons, Contributor [Self-Released; 2018] Rating: 7/10 Key Tracks: “Godbody – Pt. 2”, “Paint Thinner”, “Bag Talk” With the 2016 release of iiiDrops, Chicago-based rapper Joey Purp proved that he is no stranger to trying new things. Showcasing his ability to easily flow over left-of-center production with unique tracks like “Photobooth” and “Kids”, iiiDrops…
Album Review: Migos – Culture II
By Hunter Bych, Contributor [Capitol; 2018] Rating: 4/10 Key Tracks: “Too Playa”, “MotorSport”, “Culture National Anthem” After the positive reception of “Bad and Boujee”, the main single from Culture, you could not escape the Migos. From being featured in tons of Billboard hits, to Offset’s relationship with Cardi B, they broke into the mainstream in an…
ACRN’s Top 10 Most Disappointing Albums of 2017
2017 was great and all, but let’s not forget that we also had some high hopes and let-downs. Here’s our verdict: 1. Arcade Fire – Everything Now, [Columbia; 2017] By Adomas Fabin, Contributor Arcade Fire unexpectedly stepped back onto the stage last summer with their newest album Everything Now, produced by Thomas Bangalter of Daft Punk (the…
Album Review: Migos – C U L T U R E
By Eli Schoop, Copy Editor [Quality Control; 2017] Rating: 6/10 Key Tracks: “Bad and Boujee,” “Deadz,” “Kelly Price” Migos is now a fad. Rather than being judged as a sort of rap boy band churning out hit after hit, their music is akin to a “Macarena” or a “Crank Dat”, seeping into the public consciousness…
Album Review: Migos – Young Rich Ni$$a$ 2
By Van Williams, Contributor [YRN; 2016] Rating: 3.5/5 Key Tracks: “Commando,” “Hate It Or Love It,” “Chapter 1” Migos began their rise to fame in 2013 after the release of “Versace,” which went viral and reached number 99 on the Billboard 200 chart. After two mixtapes, a full length record, and plenty of media buzz, they are back…
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