Bangerz

Vivian Buenrostro, Co-Editor-in-Cheif
October 25, 2013

Smiley Miley ditched the Disney pop scene years ago, but it is not until recently that the recording artist came out of her shell entirely. RCA Records released Bangerz Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. Her fourth album hit the number one spot on the iTunes chart within a week of release. The album has a variety of featured artist such as, Brittney Spears, French Montana, Nelly, Big Sean, Ludacris, and Future. With an overall theme of romance and the encounters that accompany it reportedly inspired by former fiancé, Liam Hemsworth, Cyrus has put together a piece of relatable art. Each track contrasts in tempos, electric rhythms and a constant change between ballads and raps. Album opener, “Adore You” sets the tone for the album by amplifying the confusion that goes along with coming of age experiences. By track 7, “Love Money Party” Cyrus transitions to the provocative side of her album. The tongue twisting lyrics, “party ain’t nothin’ but a party when you party every day, ain’t nothin’ but a party,” suggest her adaptation to the party lifestyle has benefitted her more than when she was committed to Hemsworth. Although her rapping is amateur, it is definitely entertaining. A personal favorite, “FU” Ft. French Montana manages to symbolize Miley’s current attitude toward the word in three minutes and fifty-two seconds. Beginning with a distinctive piano intro and adding a burlesque flavor to the track, Cyrus has proved her ability to smoothly produce versatile music. Bangerz could not have been a more suitable album to tie into the new wild and carefree persona Cyrus has evolved to.

About the Contributor

Vivian Buenrostro, Co-Editor-in-Cheif

Senior Vivian Buenrostro is not only a writer for The Downey Legend online newspaper, but has also taken on the responsibility of Co-Editor-In-Chief. Having been a part of the newspaper staff since her sophomore year, she has experience with the different positions and has even held the positions of Arts and Entertainment Section Editor and Song of the Week Editor. “Newspaper has been one awesome ride these past three years,” Buenrostro said. “I’ve learned skills that are applicable to everything and anything.” Although Co-Editor-In-Chief is a tough and tedious job, Buenrostro is ready to take on the challenge. Throughout this year on staff she hopes to build a close bond with all of the staff members and have productive deadlines.

When she is not running the staff or writing stories, Buenrostro enjoys jogs around her neighborhood, making healthy shakes and other concoctions, or swimming in the waves at Huntington Beach. “Time doesn’t really exist when I’m in the ocean,” Buenrostro said. Buenrostro also loves live music; she has been to various concerts including Young the Giant, Arctic Monkeys, and Walk the Moon. Buenrostro plans to graduate and attend an out of state school far from California. “As much as I love Downey High,” Buenrostro said, “I can’t wait to go to college in a new environment.” While away at college she hopes to major in biology and medicine to start her path towards her career goal of being a doctor. Buenrostro aims to make her final year at Downey High School rewarding in both her academics and her position on The Downey Legend staff.