No ordinary life: Common gets real in memoir

Josh Samson, Arts Editor
October 26, 2011

  In his 20-year career, Common has been noted for being a talented rapper, actor, model, poet, and philanthropist. Now, he can successfully add “New York Times best-selling author” to the list.    According to the New York Times official website, Common’s debut memoir “One... Read more »

Lil Wayne’s new album appeals to all genres

Josh Samson, Arts Editor
September 27, 2011

In today’s world of music, there are rappers, country singers, pop sensations, rock stars, poets and musicians who want to rule the club; then there’s Lil Wayne. The 29-year-old rapper encompasses all of the aforementioned genres plus more with his unique blend of street cred and commercial success... Read more »

English teacher Reilly moonlights as master DJ

By Meghna Balakumar Staff Writer Justine Stayman Staff Resources Manager
March 1, 2011

A mild-mannered teacher by day and a master of the turntables by night, CHS freshman English teacher Matthew Reilly defies any assumptions about the supposedly banal life of teacher, with his part time gig as a DJ. “I started DJ-ing house parties when I was in college, way before anything was on the... Read more »

Kid Cudi’s ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ is an eerie wonder

Becky Price, Arts Editor
November 30, 2010

Two summers ago, a track titled “Day N’ Nite” hit music blogs and indie radars like wildfire. The artist, a blossoming rap phenomenon known as Kid Cudi, made his mark as the heavily remixed song caught the eye of Kanye West and eventually spiraled onto popular radio. A couple of months later, he... Read more »

Eminem’s back, releasing first album in five years

Matt Senker, Staff Writer
June 5, 2009

Guess who’s back? Back again. Shady’s back. Tell a friend. Eminem or Marshall Bruce Mathers III, the man voted “best rapper alive” in a poll by Vibe magazine, has returned from hiding. The 37-year-old superstar is officially back with his new album Relapse which released May 19. His reemergence... Read more »

K’naan arrives on the rap scene with an original style

Becky Price, Staff Resource Manager
June 5, 2009

With the audacity of Will.i.am, rhymes of Eminem and mindset of Bob Marley, breakout hip-hop artist K’naan appears to be the perfect package in one of the harshest industries.  Born and raised in Somalia, but currently living in Toronto, K’naan’s style is a fresh fusion of African beats, American... Read more »