Underground Rap vs. Mainstream Rap
May 18, 2012 • Jason Zamudio, Staff Reporter
Filed under A&E, Top Stories
What is the difference between underground rap and mainstream rap? Many arguments have arisen from this simple question. Often, mainstream artists may call underground rappers boring, while underground rappers return the words by saying mainstream artists are “whack” and “not true hip-hop.” Another... Read more »
Mission Bay Presents: Footloose!
April 10, 2012 • Malou Vittrup, Staff Reporter
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Are you ready for some loose feet? April 25th and 26th, Mission Bay High School will present this year’s play, “Footloose.” We at the Beachcomber spoke with drama teacher Mr. Baum and actors from the cast, to find out what to expect from the play. In 1984, the movie Footloose was released,... Read more »
The Mission Bay Preservationists
March 30, 2012 • Samantha Powell, Staff Reporter
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For 38 years at Mission Bay, various students have dedicated themselves to jazz performance. Starting this school year, those students are now called the Mission Bay Preservationists and are under the musical direction of Mr. Balmat. With the new name, comes a new image. “My goal was to make the band... Read more »
The Up and Coming Roy English
March 30, 2012 • Audra Nelson, Managing Editor
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Since his days with Eye Alaska, Brandon Wronski; now known as Roy English has continued to spellbind listeners with his ineffable voice and poetic odes. The Orange County native, who was once signed with Fearless Records while with his former band, has recrudesced with his newest project; Roy English. ... Read more »
Giving Back to Mission Bay High School
March 29, 2012 • Cinthia Galvan, Staff Reporter
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Everything started last spring when Mission Bay High School had its Dance Showcase directed by Ms. Jacinto. This brought an inspiration to the class of ’77 drama department alumni when they saw the ripped stage curtains behind all the performances. Right away they all knew they had to do something... Read more »
New Album Marks Artist’s Evolution
March 7, 2012 • Gyasi Redding, Staff Reporter
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On February 28, 2012, Universal Republic Records released WZRD, the third studio album from artist KiD CuDi. However, this is much more than just a collection of songs. WZRD is the latest chapter in a saga of personal transformation. CuDi, known more fondly by his fans as Scotty, decided to change his... Read more »
Chronicle: When Power Consumes You
February 29, 2012 • Shalaya Johnson, Staff Reporter
Filed under A&E, Top Stories
Chronicle is a story about three high school friends who develop superpowers after making a crazy discovery near a warehouse rave. The three soon discover that the power is just like a muscle; the more you work it out, the more powerful it will become. The main focus is on the man with the camera, Andrew.... Read more »
New Buc’s Fresh and Catchy Music
February 14, 2012 • Audra Nelson, Managing Editor
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With all the kooks making it the music industry today, it could be hard to standout in the cluster and not be overlooked in the crowd and not be seen as just some talentless hoodlum who performs with the assistants of narcotics and a recording system; in fact, Sean doesn’t partake in those acts while... Read more »
The Azealia (Azalea) Take Over
February 8, 2012 • Eric Browne, Staff Reporter
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At the end of last year two ladies burst onto the music scene with names so similar confusion was bound to happen. Azealia Banks, a girl from Harlem who raps faster and harder than any other rapper, male or female, in the game right now, and Iggy Azalea, an Australian native who’s high fashion style,... Read more »
Review of The Black Keys
January 27, 2012 • Zack Wozniak, Staff Reporter
Filed under A&E, Top Stories
On December 6, the blues-rock duo Black Keys dropped their newly recorded album called El Camino. The Beachcomber decided to take a listen, being dedicated fans of these root-rockers, and review it for the school at large because we know they will like what we like. On the surface, this is ten-and-a-half... Read more »
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