Photo of Metro Boomin taken by Vanni Bassetti/Getty Images for Dior Homme By Reggie Goudeau On December 2nd, 2022, Leland Tyler Wayne, best known as Metro Boomin, blessed listeners with an early Christmas present in the form of his long-anticipated Heroes and Villains album. With a long list of top-notch features from artists like Don… Continue reading Metro Boomin, Hip-Hop’s Truest Superhero: Heroes and Villains Album Review
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Noah Sherman on Playing Several Instruments and Paying Homage: A Concert Preview
Picture of Noah Sherman provided by himself By Reggie Goudeau On April 14, 2023, in Tappan Square, Noah Sherman discussed his history of playing music and the logistics of his senior percussion recital, which will take place at 12:30 pm on April 22 in Stull Hall. Sherman is a fifth-year whose hometown is Oak Park… Continue reading Noah Sherman on Playing Several Instruments and Paying Homage: A Concert Preview
21 Did Something for Me: The Greatest Feature Artist of the Decade
By Reggie Goudeau The cover to Metro Boomin and 21 Savage’s 2016 collab album “Savage Mode,” designed by Farris Knudsen. Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph, better known as 21 Savage, has been on a rampage over the last decade with his work on features, and his rapidly developing discography. First gaining popularity with his 2016 collab album… Continue reading 21 Did Something for Me: The Greatest Feature Artist of the Decade
A Beautiful Mashup of Talent: Sehrea N’Dayu’s Junior Recital
By Reggie Goudeau Sehréa N’dayu (she/they) astounded audience members with a creative, healing, and engaging performance at Oberlin’s Cat in the Cream on March 9th. Opening with “The Siren Song,” pianist Leo Wurgaft played a beautiful melody with guitarist Archer Parks before N’dayu and the other vocalists approached the stage. These “sirens” included Gabi Allemana,… Continue reading A Beautiful Mashup of Talent: Sehrea N’Dayu’s Junior Recital
The Magic of Music: A Concert Preview with Sehréa N’dayu
By Reggie Goudeau Jazz musician and third-year Sehréa N'dayu (she/they) recently performed their stunning Oberlin junior recital on March 9th. I interviewed N'dayu at Azariah’s Cafe the day before her performance. She has been making music since at least the age of four and music runs in their family. “Music is a huge part of… Continue reading The Magic of Music: A Concert Preview with Sehréa N’dayu
Review: Claire O’Brocta’s TIMARA Recital of Terror and Triumph
By Reginald Goudeau It’s hard to predict what you will experience at an Oberlin TIMARA recital. Oberlin TIMARA recitals and the advertising for the one on February 24 gave no hints other than to say, “A senior recital presented by Claire O'Brocta.” Upon entering the Cat in the Cream, audience members heard Jigsaw, the antagonist… Continue reading Review: Claire O’Brocta’s TIMARA Recital of Terror and Triumph
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