Review: Grandson’s song “Thoughts and Prayers” depicts a chilling message on mass shootings

Review: Grandson’s song “Thoughts and Prayers” depicts a chilling message on mass shootings

May 14, 2018 by in ARTS & LEISURE, HEALING, MSD STRONG 1 comment

When alternative musician and rapper Jordan Benjamin, known as Grandson, heard of the tragedy that struck Parkland on Feb. 14, 2018, he knew there would be a great change made by the students of the community. Inspired by the students’ courage and determined to call out the faults of politicians, Grandson wrote “Thoughts and Prayers.” Performing the song in collaboration […]

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Eminem performs on Friday, Aug. 1, 2014 at Lollapalooza in Grant Park in Chicago, Ill. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

Review: Eminem strays from classic style on “Revival”

January 23, 2018 by in ARTS & LEISURE 0 comments

Marshall Mathers, professionally known as Eminem, released his ninth studio album, “Revival,” on Dec. 15, 2017. The album was Mathers’ eighth album to top The Billboard 200, with 197,000 copies sold in the first week. The collection contains 19 tracks and a staggering 77 minutes of music and features artists such as Beyonce, Alicia Keys, Ed Sheeran and Kehlani alongside […]

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