Young Jeezy is one of those rappers that’s so bad at what he does – he’s sometimes kind of good! Similar to other hiphop artists who also fit this paradox, like Lil’ Wayne, The Game and 50 Cent, Young Jeezy pumps out slick sounding beats with catchy (and often stolen) hooks, which he then raps over with the level of lyrical sophistication you’d expect from a stoned 5-year ol...

I’ve never been a big fan of Coldplay, but I’ve always respected their music. Lately, I’ve formed a certain bias for British entertainment, especially for their music and comedy. Perhaps this is why I occasionally give Coldplay’s music a chance when I’m completely bored of listening to everything else. Today I was listening to their latest single, “Viva la Vida” and for the firs...