Singer songwriter Dominic Fike’s new album, Sunburn, was released on July 7. Interesting name, right? Fike grew up in sunny Naples, Florida, which inspires many of his songs, including the ones on this album.
The often explicit nature of the lyrics of many songs has allowed artists to sexualize and demean women in ways that aren’t considered appropriate in today’s society. Are listeners at Washington uncomfortable with these lyrics, or is it simply an accepted characteristic of hip-hop?
Image from author. 2022 was a great year for music. Many amazing albums were released last year: Gemini Rights by Steve Lacy rocked…
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There are multiple ways to experience art. Some choose to look at the art’s deeper meaning, while others choose to judge it only on appearance.
There are hundreds of genres of music, from country to K-pop. Why do these categories exist, and which are Washington’s favorites?
K-pop, South Korean music, has exploded in popularity worldwide. Though the industry’s cutthroat nature can negatively impact young, impressionable viewers, the performers’ hard work and fans’ motivation to better the K-pop community makes it worthwhile to Washington students.
Frank Ocean’s music inspires Washington students such as staff reporter Aleesha Sachanandani, from making them feel connected to others during the pandemic to helping them work through life challenges.
