music
Kanye West: A TCK Quadruple Threat, Part 1
Kanye, Swahili for ‘Only One’ Kanye Omari West is an American rapper, record producer, record executive and fashion designer. He was born in Atlanta, Ga., U.S.A., to Black parents. Ray West, his father, is a former Black Panther and was […]
How Rihanna Has Implemented Her Success To Benefit Her Passport Country
Most of us look at Rihanna and we see her as a successful musician who has shaped the lives of many. Although this rings true, she’s also a businesswoman and a charitable individual. Rihanna’s devotion to Barbados has illustrated her […]
How Celebrities Use Their Platforms to Promote Cultures
Celebrities have been using their platforms to send messages to the world for decades. The music industry can persuade artists to promote different things to the audiences. Cultures can be promoted on these platforms and some celebrities rely on these […]
Yuna: ‘I’m Not Oppressed; I’m Free’
Malaysian singer-songwriter Yuna chooses to express both herself and her faith with clothing such as the hijab. There’s an expectation for women singers and pop stars to flaunt their bodies in often-revealing outfits. Maybe they simply feel the need to […]
Lorenzo Posocco and Dua Lipa: Cultural Identity Exposed Through the Music Media
Lorenzo Posocco is a culturally fluid stylist who takes inspiration from many cultures. With that, he works to make a global impact for the fashion industry. Posocco styles artist Dua Lipa, who channels these looks to display to her large […]
Alice Merton’s ‘No Roots’ is Uplifting, Uniting, and Nomadic
Reaching the top 10 song charts in eight countries, Alice Merton’s “No Roots” made waves. Within the lyrics, Merton’s feelings regarding her Third Culture Kid (TCK) lifestyle are prominent. This song about not having a home or sense of belonging […]
Hidden Diversity in Music
Music has a large importance in most cultures. It provides an outlet for any occasion like praising, celebration and much more. It also links to spirituality and religion. A lot of artists today have hidden diversity within their music. The […]
BLACKPINK Makes Surprising Global Moves
BLACKPINK is a K-Pop girl group who made it big in the United States around 2018 after signing with Interscope Records. The group consists of four young women; Jisoo (vocalist), Jennie (rapper/vocalist), Rosè (dancer/vocalist), and Lisa (rapper/dancer/vocalist). Surprisingly, Jisoo is […]

















