Student Critique
This article describes the background of celebrity singer Brent Faiyaz and his unique and soulful vibe that he brings to Hollywood. Brent Faiyaz is an artist that delves deep into themes like love and self-discovery, contributing to his stand out qualities. Brent, originally from Maryland has elaborated on his hometown being of influence to his sonic and musical career/palette and how artists such as Lauryn Hill and Curtis Mayfield have inspired his journey as an artist. While this article does a great job with touching on the origin of Brent’s artistry and overall career, it lacks details surrounding his family life. Learning that his family was not supportive of his music career was a significant detail that should be supported with more information on how Brent used such adversity to advance as an artist.
This article describes the background of celebrity sisters Chloe and Halle and their rise to fame. These sisters were born and raised in Atlanta Georgia and discovered during 2012 after having a Youtube musical career. Following 2016, the duo rose to fame after performing at President Obama’s keynote deliberation. Some of their awards include 2012 Radio Disney Music Awards: The Next Big Thing and 2019 BET Awards: Best Group. While there is light shining on their accolades and upbringing, there is a lack of depth surrounding their individual contributions to society as well as their work around activism.
This article elaborates on the artistry and career of rapper and musician Andre 3000. Throughout Andre’s journey, he has traveled one that has been bold and peaceful. After 17 years of career, he has released a new album titled “New Blue Sun.” This new approach to his career life has redefined Andre as a conventional bending person due to the modification of his musical approach. While this article serves as evidence that an artists’ career can be ever growing and changing, it is significant to review his previous career as a member of the band Outkast. Talking about the importance of bands splitting up and individual’s declaring themselves as solo artists is important.
