With very few exceptions, Drake’s new album offers nothing original to listeners.
iEdit, Arts
iEdit: Graham Dietz Curates the Quintessential Playlist for a Life on the Go
Associate sports editor Graham Dietz pays tribute to New York City and exudes an “open-arms outlook on life,” according to associate opinions editor Eliza Hernandez.
Arts, Music, Review
Drake Fails to Redeem Himself on ‘Certified Lover Boy’
Filled with boring, forgettable tracks, Drake’s latest album contains little more than a handful of cliches.
Arts, Music, Review
Champagne Papi Returns On ‘What’s Next’
Drake’s latest music video shows off the artist’s boundless and unapologetic confidence.
Arts, Music, Column
Himes: At the Grammys, Minorities Win the Battle but Lose the War
Associate Arts Editor Emily Himes discusses why the Grammys are losing significance before our very eyes.
Arts, Music, Review
Drake Lives out “God’s Plan” in New Video
In his new music video, Drake distributes the entire budget for the production to different, diverse individuals throughout Miami.
Arts, Music
Drake Signals for Genuine Quest for Authenticity in ‘More Life’
In an album that could be considered one long song, Drake seems to embark on directions distinct from the rest of his career with features from a variety of artists in ‘More Life.’
Spring
Eagles Win Three, Lose Two in Wildcat Invitational
The Eagles won three games and lost twice in the Wildcat Invitational in Arizona last weekend.
Arts, Music
Drake’s “Childs Play” Is Morosely Adult in Content and Execution
Featuring a slew of double crossing and hapless nights at the strip club, Drake’s “Childs Play” is anything but, making for a video flirting with absurdity and earnestness.
Arts, Music
‘Views’ From the Top are Cloudly as Drake Deviates Too Sparingly
Drake is known to take risks and adopt elements that help him reinvigorate his sound. Though ‘Views’ tries in many cases, the overall sound remains a uneventful and lyrically banal.
