Kanye West
Album Reviews
June 30, 2018Written by: Youeal Abera and Neil MacAlister God’s Favorite Customer by Father John Misty According to Josh Tillman, the man behind the Father John Misty moniker, God’s Favorite Customer is his first album since 2012’s Fear Fun that isn’t a concept album. Arguably, however, this new album is very much built around a cohesive concept: Tillman himself. Such self-indulgence makes sense, coming from an artist often deemed the most self-absorbed man in indie rock, and perhaps that’s why God’s Favorite Customer feels like such a perfect addition to the Father John Misty canon. The album was reportedly conceived after…
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Album Reviews
June 15, 2018By: Neil MacAlister, Geron Malbas, and Courtney Miller Streams of Thought, Vol. 1 by Black Thought and 9th Wonder Black Thought is one of the greatest living rappers, hands down. His work as frontman for the Roots has been immaculate for…
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Kanye West’s ignorant online behaviour isn’t doing himself or his fans any favours
May 23, 2018Written by Youeal Abera, Peak Associate As a hip-hop fan, it is impossible to refute Kanye West’s impressive impact on the genre. His iconic discography, his ability to introduce and launch the careers of other rap superstars (eg. Big Sean)…
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THE BAD RAP: Kanye West
July 3, 2017Celebrities and people in the public eye are often placed on a pedestal — whether they choose to be or not. With that spotlight comes glaring judgement and an intense examination of everything that they do. Some celebrities often get…
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NEW MUSIC FRIDAY
May 13, 2016By: Sarah Finley, Max James Hill, and Jessica Whitesel Follow The Peak on Spotify to stay up to date on New Music Friday. https://play.spotify.com/user/thepeaksfu/playlist/3uGya2CqomirN9XCv36VkL “THat Part” – ScHoolboy Q feat. Kanye West Jessica Whitesel: I love how this is a more…
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The Life of Pablo: A track-by-track review
February 15, 2016“Ultralight Beam” Nick Bondi: Kanye seemed to be honest when he said that this would be a gospel album. The loud drums and fading sound effects are cool, and I think this track works as a good introduction to…
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Kanye’s albums, ranked from worst to first
February 14, 2016Okay, full disclosure: this was supposed to be a review of Kanye’s new album, The Life of Pablo. The album was set to drop last Friday, which is coincidentally our production night. However, since Kanye is Kanye, he decided not…
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An interview with 2020 presidential candidate Kanye West
September 14, 2015Understandably, rapper Kanye West’s announcement to run for president in 2020 has elicited some strong responses. While not the most ridiculous thing to ever happen at a MTV Video Music Awards, it’s definitely up there. The Peak was able to…
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