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Album Review: Mike Dean’s “4:23” Takes You to New Realms

Brandon Clark, Staff Writer
May 4, 2023

  Legendary music producer, audio engineer, multi-instrumentalist and musician Mike Dean released his latest electronic synth album, "4:23”.    The album has a total running time of 42 minutes and features 13 tracks, four of which also feature The Weeknd, who has co-executive...

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The Psychedelic Sounds of Lil Yachty’s New Album

Brandon Clark, Staff Writer
February 15, 2023

  Come immerse yourself in the psychedelic pop rock synth soundscape that is Lil Yachty’s newest creation; his latest album titled “Let’s Start Here”.   The 14-track album comes as a refreshing change of pace and sound for the hip-hop artist who put together a...

Chiefs struggle in blowout loss to Tennessee

Chiefs struggle in blowout loss to Tennessee

Brandon Clark
October 26, 2021

The Kansas City Chiefs continue their sorrowful struggles as they were thoroughly defeated by the Tennessee Titans 27-3 on Sunday. The loss puts Kansas City below .500 once again as it now sits at 3-4 and in third place of the AFC West. Mahomes finished the game with no touchdowns...

Chiefs suffer humiliating loss to Buffalo in primetime

Chiefs suffer humiliating loss to Buffalo in primetime

Brandon Clark
October 12, 2021

The Kansas City Chiefs fall to 2-3 after an embarrassing loss at home to Buffalo, as the Bills get their revenge for last year’s AFC Championship loss.  The Bills did virtually everything right in their victory on Sunday night as they improved to 4-1. Meanwhile, the...

Ravens surge back late in 36-35 victory over the Chiefs

Ravens surge back late in 36-35 victory over the Chiefs

Brandon Clark
September 21, 2021

Lamar Jackson and the Ravens held off the Chiefs in a primetime Sunday night football shootout in Jackson’s first career win over Kansas City. The Chiefs started off hot and were able to get out to an early lead thanks to a pick-six by safety Tyrann Mathieu on Baltimore’s...

Aaliyah’s music and the question of posthumous releases

Aaliyah’s music and the question of posthumous releases

Brandon Clark
September 15, 2021

Two full decades after her tragic passing, 90s R&B sensation Aaliyah finally has her albums on streaming services. And, twenty years later, she is back on the charts.  The young superstar was an instant icon and pioneer in the music scene, making a name for herself...

Chiefs season preview

Chiefs season preview

Brandon Clark
September 8, 2021

Only a few more days separate us from the long-awaited Chiefs regular season. The beloved hometown team has run away with the AFC West for the last five years while making it to back-to-back Super Bowl appearances. The Chiefs look to do the same starting Sept. 12 at 3:25 p.m....

Lauryn Hill is the first female rapper in music’s history to have a Diamond-certified album. (SGranitz/WireImag)

Women’s artist spotlight: The legacy of Lauryn Hill

Brandon Clark
March 25, 2021

Just a month ago, the incredible Ms. Lauryn Hill became the first female rapper in music’s history to have a diamond-certified album,“The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.” What makes this even more monumental is the fact that this is the only solo album she has ever released,...

Tom Brady, quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, cheering next to one of his teammates with confetti around them after the winning call for the Super Bowl game

Super Bowl LV recap

Brandon Clark
February 11, 2021

The Kansas City Chiefs came up short versus Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl LV, losing 31-9. With his 7th Super Bowl ring, Brady has now won more championships than any other player in the National Football League, putting an end to any of the “greatest...

Opinion: UMKC Athletics cancel three sports

Opinion: UMKC Athletics cancel three sports

Brandon Clark
October 23, 2020

The UMKC Athletic Department has made the decision to suspend its golf, cross-country and track and field programs for the next eight months. The announcement came on Oct. 22 along with the news that the track and field coaches would lose their jobs immediately. This is a huge...

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