Concert Review: Fetty Wap – Silver Spring, MD 1/13/18

“1738!” “Yeah, baby!” “Remy Boyz!” These just are a few of the catchphrases used by Fetty Wap, whose self-titled album has contributed to the soundtracks for countless parties since 2015. We could delve into the meaning and etymology of each…

Interview: Matthew Russell of Cheat Codes

Cheat Codes is on a roll. The three-piece EDM group, which consists of Trevor Dahl, Kevin Ford, and Matthew Russell, recently signed to 300 Entertainment (the label of Fetty Wap and Young Thug). Which is surely an indication that it…

TYF Rates the Hot 100: Week of July 26, 2016

Since 1958, the Billboard Hot 100 has been the definitive chart gauging the biggest singles in the United States, with particular attention paid to the top 40 positions. Top 40 is so ingrained in music culture that an entire radio…

Album Review: Fifth Harmony – “7/27”

In the same vein as their full length debut, 7/27 sips from the pure pop bottle genre with no shame. The co-written Tinashe track, “That’s My Girl,” opens up the album with Britney-esque simpered words.

The Young Folks’ Best Albums and Songs of 2015

You know it has been a great year for music when a song has completely changed the way that you would normally say “Hello“, “Alright” or even “Here”. Here at TYF, everyone has their own different taste in music, and…

2016 Grammy Nominations: Our Thoughts and Predictions

The 2016 Grammy nominations were announced this morning, and as always they were a bit of a mixed bag of obvious selections and oddball choices no one saw coming. It’s no secret that the Grammys aren’t often taken very seriously,…

The Young Folks vs. The Top 40: Week of March 5, 2015

Since 1958, the Billboard Hot 100 has been the definitive chart gauging the biggest singles in the United States, with particular attention to the top 40 positions. Top 40 is so ingrained in music culture that an entire radio format…