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    We Are Against Patriarchy (WAP): a discussion about sexual liberation in music

    by Erica McNamee November 12, 2020
    by Erica McNamee November 12, 2020

    Donna Meija discussed criticism and suppression of female sexuality in patriarchal societies, starting with Cardi B’s “WAP.” By Erica McNamee

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    Quarantine playlist: Joji’s raw, somber ‘Ballads 1’ reinvented alt-R&B

    by Ben Berman April 27, 2020
    by Ben Berman April 27, 2020

    Joji’s 2018 album “Ballads 1” is a refreshing take on the R&B landscape, telling a relatable story of heartbreak. By Ben Berman

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    Childish Gambino pens an enigmatic love letter of chaos with ‘3.15.20’

    by Ben Berman March 24, 2020
    by Ben Berman March 24, 2020

    Childish Gambino’s newest experimental album touches on beauty and existential realization becoming his most cohesive work. By Ben Berman

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    The Weeknd ventures through dark and dysphoric soundscapes with ‘After Hours’

    by Ben Berman March 20, 2020
    by Ben Berman March 20, 2020

    On his newest album, The Weeknd returns with brand new persona, perfectly encapsulating the highs and the lows of his fame. By Ben Berman

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    Lil Tjay delivers low effort Denver gig

    by Altug Karakurt December 14, 2019
    by Altug Karakurt December 14, 2019

    Lil Tjay disappoints during his 20th performance of his “No Escape” tour putting the rapper’s career at stake. By Altug Karakurt

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    BROCKHAMPTON proves they’re at their peak

    by Ben Berman December 11, 2019
    by Ben Berman December 11, 2019

    BROCKHAMPTON broke conventional hip-hop norms and delivered a must-see performance at Denver’s Mission Ballroom on Monday. By Ben Berman

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    ASAP Ferg and Ski Mask bring unforgettable rap flare to Mission Ballroom

    by Ben Berman November 20, 2019
    by Ben Berman November 20, 2019

    ASAP Ferg and Ski Mask The Slump God combined their tours to fill Denver’s Mission Ballroom with a fiery hip-hop performance. By Ben Berman

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    EARTHGANG turns up the heat on a snow-covered Boulder with sold-out show

    by Benny Titelbaum October 30, 2019
    by Benny Titelbaum October 30, 2019

    Atlanta hip-hop duo EARTHGANG brought trap-influenced rap to Boulder for their first headline Colorado show. By Benny Titelbaum

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    Kanye West falls short on long-awaited new album

    by Benny Titelbaum October 26, 2019
    by Benny Titelbaum October 26, 2019

    Controversial rapper Kanye West fails to hit mark upon finally releasing a short-lived devout journey of a new album. By Benny Titelbaum

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    Rapper JPEGMAFIA to bring genre-bending music to Denver Thursday

    by Altug Karakurt October 23, 2019
    by Altug Karakurt October 23, 2019

    JPEGMAFIA will bring his high energy, genre-blending hip-hop to Denver’s Bluebird Theater Thursday. By Altug Karakurt

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