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Bryson Tiller at the minor stage during Stavernfestivalen in Stavern on July 9, 2016. Tiller will no longer be performing at this years Brookfest.Tore Sætre / CC BY-SA 4.0

Brookfest headliner Bryson Tiller pulls out one week before scheduled event

Tim Giorlando April 8, 2023
Bryson Tiller will no longer headline at Brookfest 2023, as stated in an announcement made on the Undergraduate Student Government’s (USG) official Instagram account Saturday.
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Drake performs in Concert at Aubrey & The Three Amigos Tour - Chicago, Illinois at United Center on August 17, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. After months-long delay, Drake dropped his sixth studio album after months-long delay. Prince Williams/WireimagePrince Williams/Wireimage

Drake drops latest album “Certified Lover Boy”

Isaac Saia Gluck September 17, 2021
For rap megastar Drake, it's hard to know when the rapping persona stops and the goofing around starts. His feuds with other rappers and many of his actions are questionable and unatoned for, but his songs can have good hooks ... sometimes.
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The official cover from the EP Tactical Pressure by Quelly Woo found on Genius. PUBLIC DOMAIN

Quelly Woo is bringing “Tactical Pressure” to the drill music scene

Amaya McDonald March 26, 2021
Brooklyn drill artist Quelly Woo is releasing his first EP, “Tactical Pressure,” on April 2. Check out this Q&A with Quelly Woo from The Statesman.
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Poster for the Brookfest 2020 Artist Poll. COURTESY OF USG

Spring 2020 Brookfest poll voting opened for the student body

Lajiere Blake December 1, 2019
The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) at Stony Brook University (SBU) released the Brookfest 2020 Artist Poll in an attempt to gather student opinions and desires ahead of the yearly concert set to take place next semester in the spring.
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Cover for Jesus is King, by Kanye West. PUBLIC DOMAIN

Kanye West’s “Jesus Is King” is different but still controversial

Isabelle Panza November 3, 2019
Kanye West's new album is nothing short of controversy despite his new apparent lease on life. "Jesus is King" released on Oct. 25.
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Rapper Amine during his Brookfest performance in the Island Federal Credit Union Stadium on Thursday, April 10. SARA RUBERG/THE STATESMAN

Brookfest 2019’s main acts turn up with students

Evelin Mercedes April 16, 2019
The annual spring concert featuring popular well-known artists and bands introduced this year’s crowd to the openers Lil Skies, Aminé and headliner A$AP Ferg at the Island Federal Credit Union Arena on April 11.
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An unofficial Brookfest poster sent to The Statesman by a member of USG. Brookfest 2019 will feature Amine, A$ap Ferg and Lil Skies.  PHOTO CREDIT: USG

Brookfest artists are announced

Melissa Azofeifa March 2, 2019
Although they all have very different approaches to their music, these artists will bring an energetic night of music for all to enjoy.
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According to research, music has been proven to lessen stress and anxiety. LUIS RUIZ DOMINGUEZ/THE STATESMAN

We need some noise behind our study hours

Gabby Pardo April 22, 2018
Having music blaring through your headphones while in the library or Starbucks can benefit your emotions, productivity and memory in preparation for acing an exam and your courses in general.
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Flatbush Zombies during a performance in 2014. The rap trio released their sophomore album “Vacation in Hell” on Friday, April 6. TIFFANY KOMON/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS VIA CC BY 2.0

Review: Flatbush Zombies puts the rap game in a grave with “Vacation in Hell”

Gregory Zarb April 10, 2018
The Flatbush Zombies, who take their name partly from their neighborhood in Brooklyn, have returned after two years and multiple tours with their sophomore album “Vacation in Hell,” released on Friday, April 6.
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A view of Washington Heights, a neighborhood on the west side of Manhattan. SIMPLETHRILL/FLICKR VIA CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

Review: Lin-Manuel Miranda’s first musical, “In the Heights,” fails to live up to his reputation

Kraig Klein March 29, 2018
I attended the John W. Engeman Theater’s revival of “In the Heights,” but left the theater incredibly confused as to how the musical could have possibly won the 2008 Tony Award for Best Musical.
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Migos performing at Veld Festival in 2017. THE COME UP SHOW/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS VIA CC BY 2.0

Review: Migos trap epic “Culture II” lacks flair

Thomas James January 27, 2018
Migos haven't discovered how to diversify their sound now that they have made it to the top of their field.
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The album cover for Jaden Smiths second studio album PHOTO COURTESY OF ROC NATION/MSFTS MUSIC

Jaden Smith’s genre-hopping “SYRE” is a directionless, yet enjoyable listen

Matthew Rainis December 10, 2017
Overall, “SYRE” is an enjoyable listening experience most of the way through, even if the constant tone and tempo switches are exhausting at times.
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