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/ 18 April 2016

Persona -- the “I” of the song -- has evolved, broadened, and expanded to more fully represent a diversity of experiences as well as emotional, political, and cultural orientations.

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‘Straight Outta Compton’ and the Cyclical Nature of Hollywood: An Interview With Bill Straus

Andrew Crowley

/ 8 September 2015

Straight Outta Compton is one of the biggest movies of 2015, and Bill Straus, who got his start as a production assistant on Boyz n the Hood, was essential to making it happen. He shares his journey here.

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‘Straight Outta Compton’ Could Have Come Straight Outta Today’s Headlines

Bill Gibron

/ 14 August 2015

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Five Observations About the 2015 Rock Hall of Fame Ballot

AJ Ramirez

/ 9 October 2014

The just-unveiled ballot for next year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction class attempts to honor Generation X as well as continue to rectify past oversights.

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