The height of Future’s hedonism coincided with a marvelous mixtape/album run from 2015-2017. One that included a toxic breakup with Ciara, a lovely relationship with DJ Esco and Zaytoven, and pr…
The TYF Monthly Mixtape: January 2020
In our TYF Monthly Mixtape feature, our music writers share Spotify playlists of the songs – new and old – they’ve had on repeat for the last month. It’s been a few months sinc…
Album Review: Future – “The WZRD”
Another year, another Future album. The Atlanta trap rap entrepreneur continues to stay on the grind, no matter what time of year it is. In an age where artists tend to come and go daily, Future stay…
Album Review: Ty Dolla $ign – “Beach House 3”
Ty Dolla $ign has impressed me in the same way that The Weeknd has impressed me; both have a very versatile and diverse arsenal. The pair of artists have the ability to rap, sing and produce; which t…
Album Review: DJ Khaled – “Major Key”
Alright kids, time for the million dollar question: Who is DJ Khaled: Rapper? Producer? Hype man? Motivational speaker? Untouched presidential candidate (Kanye/Khaled 2020, anyone)? After years of dee…
Album Review: Drake – “Views”
Ever wonder if Drake is getting too comfortable with his success? 2015 was the year that Drake proved himself to not be the soft crybaby that Internet memes thought he was. His mixtape, If You’re Read…
Read of the Week: Control by Lydia Kang
When a crash kills their father and leaves them orphaned, Zel knows she needs to protect her sister, Dyl. But before Zel has a plan, Dyl is taken by strangers using bizarre sensory weapons, and Zel fi…