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Mason’s biggest artists of 2018

Mason’s biggest artists of 2018

Mason Arneson, Variety Editor
There was a lot of music that was released in 2018, a decent amount of it was very good. But the artists I’m talking about today are the people that made the biggest strides in popularity or artistic growth throughout this past calendar year. So without further ado, here are the five biggest winners in music during 2018.

Album Review: LoVE me NOw

Brooks Shragg, Staff Reporter
Tory Lanez released his third studio album titled “LoVE me NOw” this Oct. 27. Lanez is really trying to make his mark on 2018 after releasing this just seven months after his previous project “MEMORIES DON’T DIE.”  

Summer of music: What concerts are coming to the Twin Cities

Mason Arneson, Staff Reporter
The Twin Cities has one of the most diverse and famous live music scenes in the country. Over the years, many notable concert tours have had electric sets take place in either Minneapolis or St. Paul. This summer hopes to continue the tradition that has been set in the past. So without further ado, here are some of my recommendations for concerts to see over the coming months

Album Review: MEMORIES DON’T DIE

Mason Arneson, Staff Reporter
On March 2, budding Toronto rap/R&B star Tory Lanez dropped his sophomore album, “MEMORIES DON’T DIE.¨
Album review: More Life

Album review: More Life

Gabe Herman, Staff Reporter
On March 18, Drake released his new album More Life. The majority of the songs on this album are not typical rap songs that would pump you up. I mean of course everyone is entitled to what pumps them up, but this is more of a soft spoken album in which he sings.
Music Review: 4 Your Eyez Only

Music Review: 4 Your Eyez Only

Sam Eklund, Staff Reporter
J Cole’s fourth studio album, 4 Your Eyez Only, is a rich work, best listened to from start to finish. It tells the story of Cole as he grows up, with parallels to his friend who was killed due to his involvement in drug dealing.
Music Review: Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin

Music Review: Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin’

Kyle Miller, Sports Blogger
Passion, Pain and Demon Slayin’ the newest album by Scott Mescudi, known better by his stage name of Kid Cudi, has quite honestly left me speechless.
Music Review: Awaken My Love

Music Review: Awaken My Love

Sam Eklund, Staff Reporter
“Awaken My Love,” the brainchild of the multi-talented Donald Glover, known in his music as Childish Gambino, has frustrated me, left me breathless, and made me dance.

Music Review: Lecrae, The Destination Tour

David Sheldon, Feature Editor
Nov. 9, Ambré Perkins, and Lecrae came to Minneapolis on the Destination Tour, performing at First Avenue.
Jazz Cartier took the crowd by storm Sunday from the moment he stepped on stage.

Music Review: Post Malone, The Hollywood Dreams Tour

Noah Fogel, Staff Reporter
Sunday, Oct. 23, Larry June, Jazz Cartier, and Post Malone came to the Twin Cities to perform The Hollywood Dreams Tour at First Avenue.
Music Review: The Devine Feminine

Music Review: The Devine Feminine

Sam Eklund, Staff Reporter
Just under a year after the release of Mac Miller’s album GO:OD AM, his album The Divine Feminine hit stores and streaming services worldwide.
On Oct. 10, Kanye West took the stage at the Xcel Energy Center. This show was a part of his Saint Pablo Tour.

Music. Confidence. Inspiration: Kanye West, Saint Pablo Tour

James Gulden, Staff Reporter
On Tues, Oct.10, as fog filled the Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, a lone man stood on a small platform risen over a mosh pit of devoted fans and ground-shaking music played. That man: Kanye West.
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