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A review of “Her Loss” by Drake and 21 Savage
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Drake and 21 Savage released their new album “Her Loss” and just days later it skyrocketed to the top charts. The album has become a common topic of conversation, been played at house parties and taken over social media platforms. It was quickly determined which songs on this album were fan favourites; “Rich Flex”, “Major…
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Drake’s identity is going to be different for everyone – but he will always be a biracial, Jewish, Canadian hip-hop artist: An analysis of Drakes identity in HYFR
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Graphics Editor, Jamie Mere, breaks down the identity of infamous Canadian music icon, Drake, and his impact on pop culture Who really is Drake? While we all know of Drake and have an image of who we think he is, understanding his true identity is very hard to do. Drake has so many attributes and…
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Kanye West should be held accountable for his actions despite his mental illness
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Over the break, Kanye West went on another Twitter rampage against Drake. (What else is new?) Amidst the chaos, Ariana Grande tweeted the following: “Guys, I know there are grown men arguing online rn but miley and I dropping our beautiful, new songs tonight so if y’all could please jus behave for just like a…
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Ramriddlz at The Turret: A night to remember or one we want to forget?
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Arriving at the Turret for perhaps the second time in five years, it didn’t feel like a venue that would suit what was to transpire in a couple hours. I felt as if I’d just walked into an all ages night from my first year, with just over forty people scattered across the venue’s lounge…
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Sparking the love through unconventional movie date titles
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There is nothing better than curling up with a significant other on the couch, bathed in the light of the television, as you watch a romantic movie and take it easy for a nice night in. It’s a shame, however, that most romance films nowadays are cliché–ridden bore–fests that don’t stimulate your brain or ……
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How the genre of rap is evolving
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I like to think about rap on a spectrum — much like the political one. Just like there is a left and right in politics, there is a left and right in rap: liberals on the left, who encourage change and a forward way of thinking, conservatives on the right, who cherish and try to…
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