SZA’s ‘Hit Different’ doesn’t hit as strong as it should
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After recovering from a vocal cord injury that almost left her voice permanently damaged, SZA is finally back.
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The greatest hits of the 2010s were all by women
The 2010s brought an era of musical excellence that was heavily driven by the unstoppable voices of women within the music industry.
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Post Malone’s ‘Hollywood’s Bleeding’ is frat house bubblegum pop
Through Hollywood’s Bleeding, which was released on Sept. 6, Post strays even farther away from his rap roots; with pop-friendly melodies and more singing than rapping, the album is filled with short glimpses into the artist’s psyche over the last year.
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March Madness of Music: Debut albums
On a less subtle note is Cardi B’s boisterous, unabashed Invasion of Privacy in which Cardi recounts her rags-to-riches tale while never losing her distinguished voice — contributing to the success of standout track “Bodak Yellow.”
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Oakland-born singer Safia Mafia made it in the big city, and it wasn’t easy
In an interview with The Daily Californian, Safia overviewed the trajectory of her career, highlighting both the milestones and the setbacks. Down-to-earth and joking, she was candid in discussing how she struggled to reach where she is now.
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The Daily Californian Arts Awards: Music of 2018
This year, women are at the forefront of modern music. From those already at the top of their game, such as ponytail-wearing superstar Ariana Grande, to those just getting started, such as U.K. R&B singer Jorja Smith, female artists have dominated 2018’s soundtrack with their bops, ballads and visual albums.
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Más azúcar: UC Berkeley student Luna Velazquez on heritage, Spotify-published album
Velazquez is doing everything in her power to keep her grades strong: “I’m just really, really adamant about maintaining a strong presence,” she said. “I deserve to be here, and I want to be here. But in order to do that, you have to put the work in.”
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With new venue, Treasure Island Music Festival sets new expectations upon return
Treasure Island is a two-day festival that features a lineup geared toward high-energy hip-hop and dance acts on the first day and laid-back rock and indie performers on the second.
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5 new albums to get you through UC Berkeley summer sessions
Here are some highly anticipated albums to listen to while you pore over your textbooks in the library or when you find yourself in dire need of a break.
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Blurry Vision Fest provides site for sore eyes, eager ears
The latest entry to the increasingly crowded Bay Area music festival scene, Blurry Vision Fest made a splash in its debut this weekend at the Middle Harbor Shoreline Park in Oakland.
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