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How do you go from delivering pizzas to working with the biggest musicians on the planet? Mark Borino, a talented producer, and singer-songwriter did exactly that. His career transformed dramatically after one of the world’s most popular musicians recorded a song to his production. Here’s what you should know about Mark Borino and his life changing work with Drake, and […]
How do you go from delivering pizzas to working with the biggest musicians on the planet? Mark Borino, a talented producer, and singer-songwriter did exactly that. His career transformed dramatically after one of the world’s most popular musicians recorded a song to his production. Here’s what you should know about Mark Borino and his life changing work with Drake, and […]
If you hadn’t seen Will Smith walk on stage and smack Chris Rock on camera, you may have thought it was just a rumor. And if you haven’t seen or heard about the now infamous smack, you may not live on earth. Though the highlights of Oscars 2022 were unfortunately overshadowed by a few minutes of rage from the Fresh […]
NYC crime rates in the 80s and 90s In New York City and nationwide, there is a rise in crime rates. While the violence is not identical to the climate of the 80s and 90s, the sharp spike in crime rates should cause some concern. Between 1990 and 1998 crime rates decreased tremendously. During their respective tenures, New York City […]
Defining High-Value The monetary worth of something, a fair return or equivalent in goods or services, or relative worth, utility, or importance. These statements are definitions of the word value. Now, browse the web in the self-help and dating spheres, and you may come across the phrase, high-value man. The use of the term high-value man has been growing […]
STREAMING IS KING Over the past couple of decades, record labels have sought new ways to profit off their recording artists. In the early 2000s, the music industry was being ravaged by leaks and free music downloads through sites like Napster and the advent of the mp3 file. Today, streaming services (Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, etc.) have replaced sites like […]
To be an F-boy or a Trife-gyaal So what the heck is an F-boy or Trife-gyaal? Pronounced, [eff- boy] and [try-ff-guh-yaal], shortened versions of, F*ck Boy and Trifling Girl. How do either of these terms impact your fall/winter? Ladies, gents and distinguished non-binaries, you’re about to find out. An F-boy and their Trife-gyaal counterpart are creatures that live all over […]
When Colin Kaepernick took a knee in support of racial equality, he faced national outrage and criticism. The backlash surrounding his choice to kneel in solidarity with the Black community was roaring. Some white football fans burned his jerseys, posting videos on social media expressing their disdain and disappointment in his views. Politicians and media personalities like Donald Trump called […]
The Knee When Colin Kaepernick took a knee (Knelt down) in support of racial equality, he faced national outrage and criticism. The backlash surrounding his choice to kneel in solidarity with the Black community was roaring. Some white football fans burned his jerseys, posting videos on social media expressing their disdain and disappointment in his views. Politicians and media personalities like […]
Covid Politics The politics surrounding Covid-19 are bewildering to say the least. 2020 revealed so many things about our society, and some of the insights are increasingly worrisome –– dystopian as hell. From masks to vaccines, just how far are we willing to take our politics? Covid-19 is a virus that doesn’t care what your political beliefs are, it […]