Mainstream rap has always been a young man’s game.
Rappers rarely talk about middle or old age. Simply put, not many mainstream rappers last long enough in the hip-hop spotlight to rap about it.

The credits of an R&B album are often filled with an endless barrage of writers, producers and mixers.
But in Alejandro Barajas’ case, his name is the only credit on his songs and albums.

Joe Kim uses music instead of medication to treat his patients.
Kim is a board-certified music therapist and a choral conducting alumnus of the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music.

Star Wars meets poetry in one of Brian Stefans’ electronic projects.
The poem, which summarizes each episode of the saga, flashes on a screen letter by letter, accompanied by typewriter sounds in the background.

The halls of Melnitz, lined with Hollywood movie posters, foreshadow the potential of students at UCLA. After studying in the entertainment capital of the United States, some Bruin filmmakers go on to contribute to award-winning films.

The white walls and countertops clash with the bright pink tuna at Sweetfin Poké, relaxing the mind while lightening up the taste buds.

The small shop is situated one block from the Hammer Museum and is the latest in the Los Angeles poke chain of four restaurants.

UCLA faculty, staff and alumni have contributed musical works that are nominated for the 59th annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 12, 2017. Their talents, ranging from playing the saxophone to composing songs to performing in an opera, have been recognized with nominations in five different categories.

A swelling grand piano and silky strings echo behind the scene as a man in a glittering jacket softly serenades a woman dressed in a leotard.

Four actors cycled through imaginary and real hats inside a classroom in the Luskin School of Public Affairs building, changing their appearance and demeanor on a dime.

Floating light orbs and headphones play key roles in Murray Hidary’s classical music concerts.
Composer Hidary has been crafting classical music since he was six years old, drawing inspiration from both theoretical physicists and Mozart.