“Tyron” proves Slowthai’s musical prowess as well as his apathy
Slowthai, a rapper, has been on a roll in recent years. His 2019 debut album “Nothing Great About Britain” rose to number nine on the UK charts and since then, […]
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Top five books to read
Here are the top five books you are missing out on, if you haven’t binged already
“A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” By: Suzanne Collins Dystopia, thriller, adventure In 2008, author Suzanne Collins released the hunger games trilogy and started an unintentional phase for adolescence across […]
Looking back on Wu-Tang clan’s Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)
On Nov. 9, 1993, the entire rap world changed. Wu-Tang Clan dropped their iconic debut album: “Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers).” The album has been universally acclaimed and has reason […]
“Whole Lotta Red” cements Carti as a mainstay in the rap world
Playboi Carti proves as divisive as ever with sophomore album
Ever since Playboi Carti’s self-titled mixtape debut, he has been an extremely polarizing figure in the rap world. He has carved space for other artists such as Lil Uzi Vert, an artist he has frequently collaborated with. Following his debut album, “Die Lit,” he achieved more clout and a cult following he gained with his mixtape and his single “Magnolia.” However, with a bigger following comes more criticism. His music falls under the “love it or hate it” spectrum of music, with many people listening to “Die Lit” on repeat, and those who don’t accredit Carti as an incredible artist.
Hot take on Wonder Woman
New Wonder Woman sequel underutilizes golden armor teased in trailers
2020 has been a rough year for superhero movies. Many have been pushed to 2021 or future release dates. However, it is a good chance for DC to finally take […]
An adult comedy that’s “Close Enough”
J.G. Quintel provides a successor to "Regular Show"
“Regular Show” was one of the last, great cartoons that Cartoon Network had to offer. It was a true classic, blending humor, action, science fiction, horror, fantasy and plots involving relatable problems that the audience […]
Netflix Originals “The Crown” returns
The streaming service delivers the highly anticipated fourth season
After a long-awaited arrival, “The Crown” has returned on Nov. 15 with 10 new episodes to Netflix. The program, for those unfamiliar with the Netflix original series, follows the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. The first three […]
Top ten albums of 2020
KUOI Music Director rates the following albums released in 2020
Music has been the one thing that hasn’t been a let down this year. Let’s look at the albums that standout in this messed up timeline we call 2020.
Sick Man Uncle Sam
Dr. Marta Hanson explains the Sick Man trope
In the beginning of China on the Palouse Speaker Series, Dr. Marta Hanson from John Hopkins University gave a speech about how such perspectives of China are rooted in a form of bias in, “From Sick Man of Asia to Sick Uncle Sam: The Case of Traditional Chinese Medicine and COVID-19.”
“From Kind to a GOD” shows that Griselda is not slowing down anytime soon
The Griselda crew of Westside Gunn, Conway the Machine, and Benny the Butcher don’t miss
The Griselda music label has been dominating the rap genre over the last couple years with consistently great and frequent releases. When it comes to rap a lot of times it’s a choice between quantity or quality, but Griselda has found a way to accomplish both. This trend continues with Conway the Machine’s latest album “From King to a GOD.”