Beyoncé Is Redirecting Country Music to Its Black Roots Allegra Walker, University at Albany - SUNY With “Texas Hold ‘Em,” Beyoncé ushers in a new era of understanding Black peoples’ influence on Country MusicKP: Country Music … March 4, 2024
Daddy Energy and Mommy Vibes: Exploring the Evolution of Slang Sarah Erin, Brooklyn College Though un-noteworthy at first glance, slang words like "Mommy" and "Daddy" represent a long and fascinating cultural evolution.… February 14, 2024
Evolution or Devolution? The Changing Structure of Songs Avery Heeringa, Columbia College Chicago Over time, music has varied in length and structure. In the current digital age, where does music clock in? … January 24, 2024
Oscar Nominations Are Here and I Have Thoughts Caleb Dukes, Rice University There are some critical absences this year. First off: Awkwafina.… January 18, 2020
The Coachella Lineup Has Arrived Rickea Bell, Saint Peter’s University The announcement has many excited, but still courts some controversy.… January 11, 2020
Ariana Grande Releases Surprise Live Album, ‘k bye for now (swt live)’ Caleb Dukes, Rice University Released just moments after her Sweetener World Tour ended, this recording perfectly captures the intensity and skill of the musician's live performances.… January 3, 2020
Be a Better Ally by Remembering Your Place While Consuming Art Christine Bushart, Georgia State University Just because you can consume it doesn’t mean it was made for you.… October 6, 2019
‘The Lion King: The Gift’ Album Might Be Better Than ‘The Lion King’ Movie Caleb Dukes, Rice University The corresponding Beyoncé album mirrors past Disney music projects, like Kendrick Lamar’s 'Black Panther: The Album.'… August 7, 2019
A Witness of Evolution: Hip-Hop and the African Diaspora Sydney Hawkins, Alabama A&M University Rap and hip-hop is once again turning to Africa for inspiration.… August 3, 2019
‘The Lion King’: To Watch or Not To Watch? Rickea Bell, Saint Peter’s University 'There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.' — Shakespeare, 'Hamlet'… July 29, 2019
Early Grammy Nomination Predictions in the Four Big Categories Caleb Dukes, Rice University As the eligibility period comes to a close, Ariana Grande and Billie Eilish look to dominate.… July 27, 2019
Before You Watch Beyoncé’s ‘Homecoming,’ Read This Gabrielle Sheehan, Montclair State University Okay Netflix, now let's get in formation.… April 22, 2019
Why the Grammys Don’t Give Awards to Popular Artists Gabrielle Sheehan, Montclair State University The award show's cryptic methodology has led to widespread criticism in recent years.… February 15, 2019
Why Everyone’s Freaking Out About Beyoncé Rebecca Crosby, American University Vogue will never be the same.… August 7, 2018
Under Beyoncé’s Direction, Vogue’s Cover Will Be Shot by an African-American Photographer Alexis Rogers, Temple University Tyler Mitchell will be the first African-American photographer to shoot the magazine's cover in its 126 years of operation.… July 31, 2018
10 Iconic Albums You Didn’t Know Were Turning 10 in 2018 Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute Feel old yet?… July 8, 2018
How Beyoncé Trademarked the Surprise Release Melissa Lee, State University of New York at Oswego She knows she's famous enough to release a No. 1 album with zero publicity.… June 29, 2018
The Carters’ New Video Has Everyone Going Apeshit Rebecca Crosby, American University Fittingly, the couple's work of art belongs in a museum.… June 19, 2018
‘Everything Is Love’ Is the Next Chapter in Bey and Jay’s Journey Maya Ramani, University of Virginia Yes, I re-downloaded Tidal for this. And it was worth it.… June 18, 2018
Coachella Weekend Two Highlights Emilie Romero, University of Nevada If you couldn't attend the second weekend, here's what you missed.… April 23, 2018
The 8 Best Albums of the 2010s Jack Brandon, University of Michigan These are the albums that are (or should be) defining the decade.… July 27, 2017
The Message in Beyoncé’s Collaboration with Poet Warsan Shire Deshia Dunn, Central Michigan University Two artists, working in different fields and from different generations, connect over a shared experience.… February 22, 2017
Béyonce’s “Lemonade” Indicts and Exonerates Commitment Sofia Rivera, Simmons College If you don’t think Béyonce is an artist after listening to her newest album, you’re wrong.… May 6, 2016
Everyone Needs to Calm Down about Beyoncé’s New “Formation” Video Juliana Mae Neves, Loyola UniversityandGuest Contributor A powerful black woman making a powerful racial statement. Political? Yes. Criticizable? Absolutely not.… February 15, 2016