Ray Bellville Hip-Hop/Rap Journalism Humans have interesting ways of casting spells on others, whether it’s their looks, an action, or the way they speak. A live musical performance does all the above while also captivating bystanders in a trance of vibrations. Not only a live performance but something as small as an earbud can also bring about this effect. But what happens when it's someone else’s? I found myself questioning […]
Bhavana Hari Rap/Hip-Hop Journalist Before JPEGMAFIA became one of H-Hop's most notable voices, Barrington DeVaughn Hendricks (Devon Hendryx) always made music that felt experimental while remaining intimate to listeners. Starting in 2009, Devon Hendryx focused on appealing to an audience that doesn't have typical expectations for rap or hip-hop. The Rockwood Escape Plan may not receive the same attention as The Ghost~Pop Tape or even his later JPEGMAFIA releases. Even […]
Emma Paff Rap/Hip-Hop Director In the early morning hours of Friday, May 15, I was sitting outside a Taco Bell waiting for an Uber to take me home. The last thing I expected was for my friend to lift his phone and show me three new Drake albums. I was unaware he was even dropping, but the fact that he dropped so much music at once caught my attention. With […]
Kash Young Rap/Hip-Hop Journalist The highly anticipated debut album from young, up-and-coming Essex rapper fakemink, Terrified, has finally been released for audiences around the world. After receiving co-signs from major artists such as Drake, Frank Ocean, and Playboi Carti, the underground standout delivers his most anticipated project to date. Fans have been hungry and eager to dive into the new album. Following his EP prequel, The Boy Who Cried Terrified, […]
Bhavana Hari Rap Music Journalist Since their start in 2016, Jadu Heart has always taken a quieter approach to fame. The British Duo, consisting of Alex Headford and Diva Jefferey, has built an extremely loyal fan base. Their music feels very personal due to how immersive the experience is while listening to them. Although not immediate, the slow- building tone within their voices draws the listener in, as if they […]
Ray Bellville Music Journalist Rock and Rap share many similarities and historical equivalencies, especially in the media. In the modern day, rap has produced modern-day rockstars from the likes of PARIS TEXAS to Playboi Carti and more. I will explore the connections between these two massive genres and highlight rock influences in rap. https://youtu.be/e9u0HmXLPmA?si=VUwfkQavXyDwHB9_ Connections between genres These genres have lived and aged together in close proximity, with many legends collaborating […]
Benjamin Kenyon Rap/Hip-Hop Journalist May 6 marks the 10th anniversary of Bottomless Pit, a masterpiece of an album from the band whose concert literally gave me a minor case of tinnitus: Death Grips. Bottomless Pit, like much of Death Grips’ discography, is an amalgamation of enigma and experimentation. A November 25, 2025, Instagram post from Death Grips quieted rumors of the group’s latest rumored disbandment, but invited new speculation surrounding […]
Maddie Bogan Rap/Hip-Hop Journalist Many people recognize Blood Orange’s style without even realizing it. With his dreamy instrumentals and meaningful lyricism, he has been able to make a name for himself for many years. Formally known as Devonté Hynes, Blood Orange was born in 1985 in a big town called Ilford, which is located in East London. His first year active in music was 2004, in which he was a […]
Benjamin Kenyon Rap/Hip-Hop Journalist After five years of almost silence, Chattanooga, TN, artist Isaiah Rashad is back with a new single and accompanying music video. “SAME SH!T” is the lead single from Rashad’s upcoming return album, It’s Been Awful, set to release on May 1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_8vbppalKo The upcoming project will include features from Dominic Fike, Julian Sintonia, and Top Dawg Entertainment labelmate SZA. In an August 2025 interview with […]
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