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The 1975 performs live at the UPMC Events Center at Robert Morris University on Dec. 17, 2022.

OPINION: The 1975 is supposedly “at their very best,” but is this really the case?

Chloe Wilson-Henline, Opinion Writer January 18, 2023

The 1975’s front man, Matty Healy, has been the center of controversy since the beginning of their career. Whether it’s not crediting photographers, using the f-slur in songs or tweeting that there...

"No Drama" cover art courtesy of RCA (Radio Corporation of America).

The Summer 10 Classic Mixtape Volume 1

Brandon Wilson June 6, 2018

1. Tinashe Ft. Offset — "No Drama"Tinashe is not new to making hits for the summer.  She emerged on the music scene back in 2014 with her debut album Aquarius which featured the smash hits "2 On" and...

"More Life" - Drake (2017)

REVIEW: Drake brings the heat on ‘More Life’

Michael Nied March 19, 2017

He may have started at the bottom, but by now there’s no denying Drake’s dominance of the music industry.The Canadian-born hip-hop artist secured his status after a banner year in 2016 that saw him...

Jacob Ruffo is a junior journalism major and columnist for The Kent Stater. Contact him at jruffo@kent.edu

Opinion: Drake’s popularity is baffling

Jacob Ruffo November 4, 2015

How many times can the Internet explode defending Drake? He’s a loser; it’s OK to admit it. Let’s just move on without him. He’s personally setting pop culture back because he’s everywhere. He’s...