Articles by Carter Blake
Jan. 17, 2025
LiAngelo Ball, rap’s most unexpected rising star
At the point of this writing, it is just over two weeks into 2025, and it appears as though the year’s first hit song has…

Jan. 17, 2025
A Complete Unknown: Everything a Bob Dylan fan could ask for
There has been no shortage of musical biopics made in the last 20 or so years. In fact, it is hard to find any relatively…

Dec. 6, 2024
Kendrick Lamar releases his 6th studio album “GNX”
After two years since his last full album release , Kendrick Lamar has returned in full force within the last six months. In terms of…

Nov. 1, 2024
Movies to make you a more educated voter
In honor of the upcoming presidential election, here is a quick guide to some presidential or election-related movies. Some are serious, some are funny. Some…

Jul. 12, 2024
42 Dugg releases debut album “4eva Us Never Them”
While many may know 42 Dugg for things like his stature (a staggering five foot one) or his now iconic whistle before all of his…

Jun. 7, 2024
Eminem drops his controversial single “Houdini”
“If I was to ask for Megan Thee Stallion if she would collab with me, would I really have a shot at a feat?” raps…

May. 17, 2024
A beginners guide to the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef
On May 12, 2024, Drake posted a picture on his Instagram story with the caption “Good times. Summer vibes up next.”. To many, this was…

May. 3, 2024
Drexel alum’s poetry receiving critical acclaim
After years of ups and downs in Hollywood, Chris Courtney Martin ‘14 Drexel graduate has found their groove in writing poetry and prose. Before Chris…

Apr. 19, 2024
Amaarae at the Theater of Living Arts
“Philly, are you ready to party?” asked Amaarae as she stepped out onto the stage at the Theater of Living Arts. For all intents and…

Apr. 19, 2024
Sandra Eula Lee’s The Walking Mountain: new exhibit on display in Pearlstein Gallery
New to Drexel’s Pearlstein gallery, located within the URBN Annex, is an exhibition by artist Sandra Eula Lee titled The Walking Mountain. The first and…

