Rihanna opened the Super Bowl LVII halftime show in a glossy-red, custom-made Loewe and Alaïa getup, defiantly staring into the camera on a floating platform while her 2015 hit “B—h Better Have My Money” blared through State Farm Stadium in Arizona this past Sunday.
The Spectrum asked UB students what songs they’re emulating this spring semester.
Step aside, Mariah Carey.
First step: learn the tricks of the trade from experienced concert-goers.
After spending hours in the queue on Ticketmaster, only to be kicked out or find no tickets available, many Taylor Swift fans — UB students included — found themselves disillusioned with her massively popular “The Eras” Tour.
For the first time in history, one artist occupied all Top 10 spots on the Billboard Hot 100 chart: Taylor Swift.
From the smoothness of his voice to the seductiveness of his lyrics, WizKid vividly showcases his romantic abilities on “More Love, Less Ego.”
The free show, last held in 2019, was headlined by rappers Yung Gravy and Fivio Foreign. Reactions to the lineup were mixed.
Students surged through the security line at the Governor’s Complex C Lot Saturday as the gates opened for the UB Student Association’s first Spring Fest since 2019.
Sadly, like some of his other post-2016 projects, Yung Lean’s music feels like a creative mess desperately trying to find its footing, with a confusing combination of musical ingredients that often result in less than favorable dishes.
The album’s less-than-expected quality and innovation feels all the more disappointing because it features some of the biggest talents around and Nigo’s creativity, exemplifying that it takes not just creators, but a desire to adventure into the unknown in order to create a masterpiece.
No stranger to fast-paced alternative joy, Rex’s fourth album, “WHO CARES?,” presents the artist as open and honest as ever, providing an unfiltered portrait of a man who knows how to make some beautiful music.
Jon Nelson’s real-world experience has allowed him to serve as a mentor for students entering the world of professional orchestral production.
From the opening notes of the introductory track, “Lock Load,” it’s clear that if any one word could be used to describe Buffalo rapper Conway the Machine’s latest album, “God Don’t Make Mistakes,” it would be gritty.
If you’re ever having trouble finding the right song to play with your lover, look no further than our latest list.
Sadly, 2 Chainz's latest effort, “Dope Don’t Sell Itself,” is one of his most lackluster projects to date, despite his admirable decision to delve into less familiar territory.
Last Monday, Student Association President Nicholas Singh announced in an email to the student body that Spring Fest will return for the first time since 2019 on April 30.
“God damn, how real is this?”
For anyone feeling lonely, weird or out of touch with the world, thes songs tell the truth about this grisly ailment.
Few artists fly as successfully under-the-radar as Meek Mill. Even with anthems like “Dreams and Nightmares” still bringing clubgoers to their feet nearly a decade later, Meek has always been somewhat overshadowed by industry pioneers like Drake and Kendrick Lamar. But with a dedicated legion of stans, Meek seems unbothered by his rivals, returning as confidently and comfortably as ever on his latest album, “Expensive Pain.”
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