Kanye West

So then, what made Rihanna the one to break into the high-fashion industry? The answer is simple: Rihanna knows who she is. She has created a clear personal brand that has translated into chart-topping music and several successful businesses such as Fenty Beauty, which was named one of Time magazine’s best inventions of 2017.

It was a Tuesday night in San Francisco, and as Rejjie Snow walked onto the stage, clad in a green sweatsuit and black beanie, the night’s dreamlike quality intensified.

Many people would call these two practically synonymous because of how present Kanye has been throughout Pusha T’s career. With the amount of confidence he exuded onstage, it might be time for the rapper to grow into his own style a little further.

“I go by the name of Aminé, not anime,” is how the young rapper’s iconic set started at the Treasure Island Music Festival. On Saturday night, Aminé took the stage with his DJ in order to bring an energetic spirit to the Oakland audience.

That, along with Hendricks’ explosive energy and the abrasive production of his music, would lead one to think that he’s picking up the mantle that XXXTentacion — notorious for brawling with his audience — has left behind.

While Sheck Wes’ debut Mudboy ushers in a new wave of punk-trap music, it fails to deliver on the high expectations set by its groundbreaking singles.

The entire album holds the atmospheric indie-rock vibe, which has become popularized by artists such as Tame Impala. It’s a much different sound than the band’s previous album, which holds a brighter, more classic indie-rock tone.

The Clog is taking over as the temporary admissions board and has just admitted your favorite rappers to UC Berkeley. Your major is about to get an unexpected addition this fall.

With The Daily Californian’s arts & entertainment department coming out with a new podcast, “Popcorn Paperback,” in October, there’s no time like the present to examine the world of podcasts. Here is the Daily Cal’s guide to some of the best arts podcasts you’ve been missing out on.

Every semester in The Daily Californian’s arts & entertainment department, we welcome a new batch of beat reporters. While they will spend the semester reporting on a multitude of different projects and exhibits specific to their expertise, they rarely have the opportunity to focus on their topics on a small scale.