Releasing a studio album isn’t an easy feat, but cranking out an even better follow-up is the real test. Many artists’ debuts have risen to the challenge and exceeded the precedent set by their efforts. As for those that don’t, well, let’s just say that…
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Have you ever wanted to ask someone to come to your place to “watch Netflix and chill,” but were too afraid to do it because you knew doggone well that’s not what you actually wanted to do? If so, you’re in luck, as a new…
Ladies and gentlemen, our voices have finally been heard. Facebook announced Wednesday that after a plethora of requests from the public, a dislike button will soon appear on the social media site. Facebook CEO and Jesse Eisenberg look-alike Mark Zuckerberg announced the change during a…
In case you haven’t heard by now, the “Fantastic Four” reboot that came out in August was a complete disaster. From what I’ve read, most fans and professional critics agree that the poor writing and direction were the icebergs behind its titanic failure. I don’t…
These days, in order for a late night talk show to successfully win over viewers, the host has to be willing to bring it on a nightly basis. What is “it,” exactly? It all depends on who’s hosting. For example, Jimmy Fallon brings the nice…
Skip-it By Lisa Stemmons When someone decided jump-roping was too old school for the children of the ‘90s, the wondrous Skip-It was created, and the toy world hasn’t been the same since. It’s so simple that it’s frustrating I didn’t come up with it first…
In an almost effortless manner, Miles Davis became the definition of “cool” back in the late 50’s due to his tremendously transcendent talents on the trumpet. Now, in 2015, Syd tha Kid and her crew are bypassing the standard he set thanks to a smooth…
I honestly don’t get the hype behind fall. I mean, I like wearing hoodies and drinking apple cider just as much as anyone else, but would I give up the warmth of the summer sun for the bleak and blustery autumn air? No way, no…
FLASHBACK FRIDAY: We here at The Voice love to keep up with the latest trends. We also enjoy bringing up old trends and either laughing at how stupid they were or shedding a nostalgic tear or two for the days of old. That’s why we’ve…
I’ve tried to remain Switzerland on this issue for as long as I could, but enough is enough, y’all; We need to improve how we utilize social media during periods of unrest. Earlier this week, riots broke out in Baltimore after the funeral of Freddie…