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Iggy Azalea “The New Classic” Album Review

If Nikki Minaj and Ke$ha had a baby, it would be Iggy Azalea. Iggy's new album, The New Classic, has sparked a lot of controversy and debate. After listening to the album, I thought the album was overall pretty good for a rising artist, but felt that in some songs Iggy was constantly missing out on an opportunity to really drive her music. For instance, in her song “Black Widow”; the song had a solid foundation, but could have used more base to carry the sound. In addition, I felt that when Iggy tried to slow down her beat like in “The Last Song,” the slow pace did not suit her well. Iggy's music is very energetic, and I think that she should stick with that sound until she finds herself more as an artist and is better equipped to play around with her sound. That being said, some of my favorites on the album were “Work,” “Bounce” and of course her hit single, “Fancy.” I also really enjoyed the Bollywood influences in “Bounce.” She really took a risk with that song and I enjoyed the Ke$ha flair it had.

I have come to the conclusion that Iggy's sound can also can be compared to Gwen Stefani and Kreayshawn. It has become harder and harder to create a unique sound these days being that there's so many already established influences. However, I feel that Iggy while reminding me of some former artists, does have an interesting sound and I am excited to see what she will produce in the .

Jackie Kuczinski

Jackie Kuczinski is a rising Junior at the College of New Jersey. Jackie is a duel Communications and Psychology major with specializations in radio, television, and film and social psychology. Jackie has many hobbies encompassing acting, singing, and theatre. In her spare time, she enjoys writing and watching movies, and what better way to combine the two with Smash Cut. You can catch Jackie acting and singing in plays and musicals sponsored by TCNJ's Musical Theatre club (TMT). Jackie is ecstatic to be reviewing movies this summer and thinks this will be a positive and rewarding experience.

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