In 2006, Nas released an album titled Hip Hop is Dead, a proclamation solely dedicated to bringing back much-needed talent amongst the genre. The New York rapper concluded that America’s voice had vanished during a time of political disconnect (the…
Thanksgiving 2017: TYF Writers Share Who/What We’re Grateful for in Entertainment
The annual tradition continues as The Young Folks writers come together to share what they are thankful for in the world of entertainment. We encourage you to share what you’re thankful for from the world of cinema, books, TV, music…
From the Record Crate: Kanye West – “Graduation” (2007)
Time and time again, I’ve brought up the point of how hard it is to stay consistently relevant for so many years within the music industry. Really only a handful have the ability to be significant for over five years.…
Look What We Made Taylor Swift Do
Just in case you happen to miss out on everything Taylor Swift the past few days or opted out of it but still want the low-down on what the hell is happening, we got you. Prior to her release of…
From the Record Crate: Kanye West – “Late Registration” (2005)
For twelve years now, Kanye West has been closely analyzed by society for a number of different reasons. Any hardcore hip hop fan would tell you that he’s reinvented the wheel in almost every album that he’s put out. Conceptually…
The Young Folks’ Top 50 Albums of 2016
This year, The Young Folks has compiled its first ever Top 50 Albums list. The albums and their positions were chosen through balloting of six TYF writers: editor-in-chief Gabrielle Bondi, music editor Ryan Gibbs, film editor Allyson Johnson and music…
Album Review: A Tribe Called Quest – “We Got It from Here… Thank You 4 Your Service”
“Microphone check 1 2, what is this?” A valid question: What is a new Tribe Called Quest album doing in 2016? Rap has stretched and expanded well beyond the parameters Tribe explored in their 90s heyday, so it’s not like…