EVERYBODY WANTS TO RULE THE WORLD x TEARS FOR FEARS
I promised you all 80s music, so here goes nothing… This song has a lot of anti-capitalism metaphors and imagery in it. We love to see...
THE FACE OF (TFO)
True, at times someone’s face can say a lot about them. But in the era of ever-present RBFs, can we truly understand someone by simply observing their facial expression? Not likely.
As we take a closer look at others, we must also learn to communicate our sense of self. What does our countenance convey? Courage? Delight? Success? Power?
What are you The Face Of ?
A. RENEÉ'S TOP PLAYS
I have always been a lover all music... well most music; country is my one exception. On any given day you can catch me listening to R&B, Classic Rock, Motown, Rap, 80s music, Hip Hop, Pop, Alternative, etc. I take pride in being the friend who is always given the aux on road trips; the one who finds herself constantly saying, "Have you heard this yet?" This is attributed to my diligence in proactively discovering music within and outside genres I have come to love. This blog was created as a platform to share the music I am currently listening to and have on repeat. I hope this blog implores you to do three things: read, listen and respond. Read the reviews, listen to the songs, then come back and let me know whether you thought it was worth the listen or if it reminded you of any other music you enjoy.
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DON'T PRETEND x KHALID
This El Paso, TX native had the whole country in a figurative chokehold when he released his breakout hit “Location'' in 2017. On his...
DIDN'T CHA KNOW x ERYKAH BADU
"Didn’t Cha Know" is most definitely a self-reflective song. It quite literally is a conversation that someone can potentially have with...
CASTLE ON THE HILL x ED SHEERAN
The Ginger King has entered the chat… “Castle on the Hill” is one of my favorite songs by Ed Sheeran and there are so many reasons why....
GHOST x JUSTIN BIEBER
*TRIGGER WARNING*: This entry contains content about death, grief and loss. This is one of my favorite songs to listen to when I think of...
PRIDE. IS. THE. DEVIL x J. COLE ft. LIL BABY
J. Cole’s seventh track on his “The Off-Season” album has been on repeat all week. Here’s why: LYRIC BREAKDOWN “Pride is the Devil. Think...
MEET ME AT OUR SPOT x THE ANXIETY, WILLOW AND TYLER COLE
March 2020; arguably one of the most stressful months of the millennium. It is then that WILLOW, Tyler Cole, and THE ANXIETY decided to...
HAPPIER THAN EVER x BILLIE EILISH
On her sophomore album “Happier Than Ever”, pop star BIllie Eilish released a groundbreaking title track. The Narrative At the beginning...
The Face of TRANSCENDENCE
“We must keep our heart open in the very moment our instinct tells us to shut it down. When we transcend this critical point, we are...
The Face of PASSION
“Passionate souls burn with a fire few can handle, yet none can resist.” Mark Anthony “Every time I do something, I want to give it my...
The Face of TENACITY
“The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity.” Amelia Earhart Senior neuroscience major Quintasha Beamon...
The Face of PRUDENCE
“All courses of action are risky, so prudence is not in avoiding danger (it’s impossible), but calculating risk and acting decisively....
The Face of JUSTICE
“Speak up for those who have no voice, for the justice of all who are dispossessed. 9 Speak up, judge righteously, and defend the cause...
The Face of LOVE
“You ever wonder why the word love is always misused and misunderstood? Well I guess everyone has their own interpretation of it and...
The Face of IMPACT
“The only limit to your impact is your imagination and commitment.” Tony Robbins According to Juan F. Mascorro-Guerrero, having impact...
The Face of CHARISMA
"Charisma is the intangible that makes people want to follow you, to be around you, to be influenced by you. " Roger Dawson “I believe...
The Face of CANDOR
"Candor is a compliment; it implies equality. It's how true friends talk. " Peggy Noonan “I hate interviews, they’re the worst,” senior...
The Face of ADVENTURE
“The worst situations can turn into the best adventures.” Shobita Suresh “Life is better when you’re having fun and doing things,” senior...
The Face of DIALOGUE
“Once you have dialogue starting, you know you can break down prejudice.” Harvey Milk “Dialogue is a conversation between two...
The Face of DEDICATION
“Success is about dedication. You may not be where you want to be or do what you want to when you’re on the journey, but you’ve got to be...