kendrick lamar Archives

Rosario: Where is the Authenticity in Rap?

Bryanna Rosario • February 20, 2025

Whether it be the raw ingenuity shared on SoundCloud by smaller rappers, or the harsh presentation of violence found in the drill scene which has seen mainstream popularity in recent years, authenticity continues to prevail, even though the industry can’t seem to realize it.

Woodard: Kendrick Lamar’s Halftime Show Brought the Message but Not the Melody

Vivienne Woodard • February 14, 2025

On top of the novelty of rap in the halftime show, Lamar’s ongoing feud with Drake had those following the drama waiting at the edge of their seats to see what Lamar would do with his national spotlight.

Kendrick Lamar Comes Out of the Shadows to Drop ‘GNX’

Lucas Ferrara • November 25, 2024

Lamar’s ability to surprise and captivate the music industry makes one thing clear: he remains a powerful force in the music industry.

iEdit: Onur Toper Creates the Soundtrack of His Future Ambitions

Paterson Tran • November 29, 2022

Social media director Onur Toper crafted the perfect playlist to match his ambitions in life for assistant arts editor Pat Tran to listen to.

Checking for a Pulse: The Impending Resurrection of Rock ’n’ Roll

Kaylie Ramirez • June 7, 2018

Associate arts editor Kaylie Ramirez discusses Lizzy Goodman's 'Meet Me in the Bathroom,' the evolution of rock music since the early 2000s, and the prospect of a resurgence of the genre in her latest column.

Singles Not Safe for Singles

Kaylie Ramirez • February 11, 2018

Associate Arts Editor Kaylie Ramirez advises singles to mute these legendary love songs if they want to avoid a stay to "Heartbreak Hotel" on Valentine's Day.

U2 Releases Lackluster “Get Out of Your Own Way”

Kaylie Ramirez • November 6, 2017

Vance Joy delivers flatter vocals on "Like Gold," while U2 collaborates with all star Kendrick Lamar to create current sound. Taylor Swift disappoints on fourth single, "Call It What You Want."

Kendrick Lamar’s “Humble” Plays Down Glaring Flaws

Barrette Janney • April 5, 2017

"Humble," a new music video by Kendrick Lamar, seems to shoot too high, leaving the artist falling flat.

Slick Rhymes and Fusion of Tones Brings Form to Lamar’s ‘untitled unmastered’

Shaan Bijwadia • March 17, 2016

Adopting more jazz, hip-hop, and funk elements, Lamar continues to broaden his musical horizons in concise and deft ways, while surprising fans with less uniform album compositions.

Kendrick Lamar’s Grandiose ‘To Pimp A Butterfly’ Sheds All Hip-Hop Rivals

Harry Mitchell • March 19, 2015

In a surprise release, Kendrick Lamar's third album, 'To Pimp a Butterfly' details pain and passion while adopting a more difficult and inaccessible sound.