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A drawing of a record spinning on a record player, lit in yellow, red, and green. A Black person’s hand reaches out toward the arm of the record player.

February 23, 2023 11:35 pm

Review Zone: Donny Hathaway’s ‘Extension of a Man’

By Rowan Gray 5477 Views Black History, Black History Month, black music, Blues, donny hathaway, Jazz, Music, Music Column, r&B, Rap, recognition, Rock and Roll

Donny Hathaway is an often underlooked artist despite his exceptional talent and undeniable influence, argues music columnist Rowan Gray CM ’26.

A drawing based on the cover of Lil Yachty's new album “Let’s Start Here.” Seven people sit in two rows at a jury desk. They wear colorful suits, but their faces are distorted.

Arts & Culture Columns Music

February 9, 2023 9:52 pm

Review Zone: Lil Yachty’s risk pays off with new album ‘Let’s Start Here.’

By Rowan Gray 4128 Views Album Release, Album Review, funk, inter-genre, lil yachty, Music, Music Column, musical artist, new album, r&B, Rap, Review, Soul

Lil Yachty is moving to the big leagues. With a new, inter-genre album, the music artist is redefining his reputation, argues music columnist Rowan Gray CM ’26.

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