By: Christopher Rodriguez/ Jean Marques Contributing Writers The early months of 2015 have already demonstrated what may be a monumental year for the music industry. As artists continue to find their own voice in an era of instant streaming, some have found ways to release music on their own terms. In hip hop, Drake and […]
By Jeffrey Pierre Staff Writer To ears accustomed to witty and, at times empty, wordplay over the sounds of a hand-thumping beat, Kendrick Lamar’s third studio album, “To Pimp A Butterfly,” might appear incomplete. The album is far from a trendy, reserved or an easy listen. Instead, Lamar, brandishing both his African and Compton roots, […]