The Student News Site of Walt Whitman High School

The Black and White

The Student News Site of Walt Whitman High School

The Black and White

The Student News Site of Walt Whitman High School

The Black and White

Peter Frampton, famous for his guitar skills, recently released a best hits album. He performed at D.C.s Warner Theater Feb. 19. Photo courtesy www.partyearth.com.

Guitarist Peter Frampton rocks crowd at D.C. concert

By Hunter Keene February 29, 2012

English guitar legend Peter Frampton performed his album “Frampton Comes Alive,” one of the bestselling live albums of all time, Feb. 19 to a packed Warner Theater in D.C. Drummer Dan Wojciechowski,...

Schoolboy Q showcases his skills at a show. The rapper recently released his second full-length album. Photo courtesy www.zoorge.blogspot.com.

Schoolboy Q album showcases guest artists, producers

By Hunter Keene February 7, 2012

Schoolboy Q’s second full-length album, “Habits and Contradictions," showcases his unique rhyme style and his superb eye for interesting beats.  The young Los Angeles rapper is quickly becoming one...

Undun is The Roots 13th album, released Dec. 6. The band is best known as the house band on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Photo courtesy www.stereogun.com.

Thirteen’s a lucky number for The Roots

By Hunter Keene December 19, 2011

Best known as the house band for “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,” The Roots released their 13th album Dec. 6. The album is completely different from anything the Roots have done before, which makes...

Rapper Drake released his second album Nov. 15. Photo courtesy www.oystermag.com.

Drake’s second album sounds just like his first

By Hunter Keene December 19, 2011

Drake’s second full-length album, “Take Care,” released  Nov. 15,  is almost a complete copy of his debut album, showing that nothing much has changed for the young Canadian actor-turned-rapper...

Photo courtesy www.goblinmag.com.

Asap Rocky releases debut mixtape, meets high expectations

By Hunter Keene December 14, 2011

Early last month, New York rapper Asap Rocky signed a $3 million deal with Sony/RCA Records, despite having produced no previous material besides two music videos. A few days later, he released his debut...

Noel Gallagher released last month his debut album since the break-up of his former band, Oasis. Although he may have gone solo, his style is still the same. Photo courtesy www.feelnumb.com.

Noel Gallagher, formerly of ‘Oasis,’ debuts first solo album

By Hunter Keene November 12, 2011

Former Oasis founder Noel Gallagher’s debut album “High Flying Birds,” released Oct. 17, marks his first solo attempt after the breakup of Oasis in 2009. The album doesn’t sound much different...

Freddie Gibbs released his new mixtape Oct. 31. The tracks

Freddie Gibbs releases new mixtape ahead of full album later this year

By Hunter Keene November 12, 2011

One of the most consistently prolific and prominent rappers of recent times, emcee Freddie Gibbs, from Gary, Indiana, has released a well-crafted mixtape, “Cold Day in Hell,” on Halloween. Although...

Anonymous, released Oct. 28, explores the theory that Shakespeare didnt actually write his famous plays. The film is solid but lacking in historical basis at times. Photo courtesy www.collide.com.

‘Anonymous’ unconvincingly explores a Shakespeare conspiracy theory

By Hunter Keene November 12, 2011

To see or not to see; that is the question for movie-goers and Shakespeare fans everywhere. The newly released movie “Anonymous” explores the theory that William Shakespeare didn’t write the...

Lil Wayne released his ninth album, Tha Carter IV, last month. The album fails to bring any originality and the only tracks worth listening to feature special artists. Photo courtesy www.hip-hop-n-more.com.

‘Tha Carter IV’ feels just like ‘III’

By Hunter Keene September 30, 2011

Fresh off his release from prison, Lil Wayne released his much anticipated ninth album, “Tha Carter IV,” last month. The album features cameos from some of hip-hop’s biggest artists, like Rick Ross,...

Wilcos new album, The Whole Love, is in stores today and offers some strong tracks. Photo courtesy www.riotradio.co.nz.

Wilco’s new album a hit

By Hunter Keene September 27, 2011
With the release of its ninth studio album, “The Whole Love,” Wilco has once again proven themselves to be one of the best bands in the industry.
Jay-Z (left) and Kanye West released their collaborative album last month, but the songs dont feel fresh or original. Although Watch the Throne had the potential for one of the years best albums, the two hip-hop stars didnt live up to expectations. Photo courtesy www.killerhiphop.com.

‘Watch the Throne’ doesn’t deserve any bows

By Hunter Keene September 26, 2011
After months of speculation, two of hip-hop’s biggest names, Kanye West and Jay-Z, have finally released their long-awaited collaborative album “Watch the Throne.” Having two of the most talented and recognized stars in music team up seems like a great idea in theory, but in this particular case, it didn't work.
OFWGKTA releases new album, Goblin

OFWGKTA releases new album, “Goblin”

By Hunter Keene May 13, 2011

Tyler, The Creator, is the leader of Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All,  one of the music industry’s most talked about groups in recent months. The 20-year-old rapper will finally be able to bring...

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