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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

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‘Let’s Start Here’ is a reset for Lil Yachty’s sound

Lil Yachty reinvents his sound in “Let’s Start Here,” but his lyrics show that old habits die hard.
Sandy Battulga, Music Editor February 2, 2023

Since the release of hit singles “One Night” and “Minnesota,” Lil Yachty has based his lucrative musical career on mumble rap, a genre often defined by its simple rhymes...

Charles "Scootie" Anderson and Michael "Mikey" Foster of producing duo Social House. (via instagram.com)

Behind the Scenes With the Producers of ‘thank u, next’

WSN speaks with Social House, the LA-based duo behind Ariana Grande's chart-topping hit.
Ankita Bhanot, Staff Writer November 18, 2018
WSN speaks with Social House, the LA-based duo behind Ariana Grande's chart-topping hit.
Young Thug performing at Violet 100 earlier this year.

Mumble Rap: A Genre or a Joke?

Ankita Bhanot, Staff Writer September 24, 2018
The mumble rap genre includes artists like 21 Savage and Lil Uzi Vert, but it still has critics questioning its musical validity.
Don’t Censor Lil Yachty

Don’t Censor Lil Yachty

Victor Porcelli, Staff Writer March 19, 2018
While in the Palladium gym, I noticed peculiar censorship of Lil' Yachty lyrics in D.R.A.M.'s "Broccoli," and pondered the implications of such a practice.
Macklemore Is Back with ‘Gemini’

Macklemore Is Back with ‘Gemini’

Sophie Shaw, Beauty & Style Editor November 14, 2017
Macklemore awed audience members at his sold out New York show on November 10.
Rochambeau F/W 2017

Rochambeau F/W 2017

Sophie Shaw, Beauty & Style Editor February 2, 2017

Designers Joshua Cooper and Laurence Chandler’s newest Rochambeau runway show, “Myopia”, was a whirlwind for the senses. Punk music blared while masked figures danced...