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...empowering them to tell their own stories. One song began, “Brother did time, mother did time, uncle did time, now it’s my turn.” Despite his commitment to remaining “neutral”in these projects—which blend lyric poetry with documentary and biography—Armitage conceives of them as acts of artistic and social generosity. “A lot of people that we worked with have never had anything given to them,” Armitage says, “so for somebody to write...
...because it is far too limiting. “‘Genius’ is not descriptive enough,” Socolow said. “These people are not only wonderfully talented and very bright, but also tenacious, risk-taking, and bold. They are a unique blend and wonderfully creative...
...quarterback position on the Harvard football team. Not only does it allude to this season’s competition for the starting spot, but it also captures the spirit of the position. More so than pop singers, Crimson quarterbacks evoke an American ethos. The job requires a rare blend of intelligence, skill, and moxie to be a leader among many future leaders. To demand such proficiency in one individual is almost unfair, but each fall the Crimson does just that in naming a starting quarterback...
...Moon: The End of Day” is futuristic, but in other ways it’s also a throwback. Cudi’s rhymes hearken back to an “old school” style rap lyricism, but his blend of genres and forward-thinking production keep him from getting mired in any one cast. His willingness to experiment artistically is notable, especially for a newcomer to the hip-hop scene. With “Man on the Moon,” Kid Cudi embraces the challenge of bringing hip-hop to a wider audience...
...website claims 5 million unique visitors per month; his weekly podcast is seen by 1.5 million people each week. Between them, he draws at least $3 million annually online. He has an online magazine, Fusion; a newsletter that touts Beck merchandise; and a tradition of live performances - a blend of stand-up comedy and political monologues - that have drawn more than 200,000 fans in recent years. The finale of his most recent tour was simulcast in some 450 movie theaters across the country...