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2012 Grammy Awards preview

February 09, 2012 | Georgie Morvis

The 54th Grammy Awards air this Sunday on CBS at 7 p.m. CST. Here are my views on who should and will win some of the major awards. (I wanted to cover them all, but really, who cares about Best Americana or Best Tropical Latin Albums?)

Prog-Rap and a beautiful, dark, twisted simplicity

January 21, 2011 | Chase Ferree

Just before winter break, I made a quick stop at Vintage Vinyl to obtain what was hailed by many as the album of 2010: Kanye West’s “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy.” Since his debut, “The College Dropout,” I’ve found West to be one of the most interesting (and oddly relatable) figures in hip-hop, and the perfect-score reviews that the album received certainly didn’t curb my interest.

‘My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy’ | Kanye West

December 01, 2010 | Steve Hardy

Is it too early to call “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy” one of the most influential hip-hop albums of our generation?

Cadenza’s Costume Ideas

October 29, 2010 | Cadenza Staff

Wear revolutionary clothes and hold a sign that says, “Obama is a Komunest.” Also, try to find a sun hat. Hang tea bags from it. Refuse to use your inside voice.

In Defense Of: Lil Wayne’s rock and Kanye’s pop

February 12, 2010 | Bill Chapman

Upon the release of Lil Wayne’s seventh studio album, “Rebirth,” the hip-hop community once again saw a stream of criticism over a rap icon’s departure from his roots. The record—founded on rock music but laced with rap vocals—reveals a side of Wayne we have never seen before. Over the past 13 years, Weezy has made himself into one of the rap game’s leading stars.

Celebrities give thanks

November 22, 2009 | Steph Spera

Celebrities give thanks As Wash. U. students, we all have a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving, but celebrities have more

Editorial Cartoon | Sept. 18, 2009

September 18, 2009 | Danny Jones
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