Marcus Cortez Rap/Hip-Hop Journalist “You are now listening to the real and that would be Clipse, The Neptunes and the new label.” After a 15-year hiatus, hip-hop fans are finally able to hear this line come back to life, with the return of Virginia Beach duo Clipse collaborating once again with legendary producer Pharrell for their new upcoming album Let God Sort Em Out in late 2024. With their upcoming […]
Maria Navarro Music Journalist As night starts to settle in sooner, temperatures start dropping, and leaves start to crisp up and the excitement of Halloween awaits, sometimes you need a bit of a boost to really get you into the spirit of Halloween. While the traditional Halloween themed melodies are catchy, why not change it up with something a little more rhythmic? I’ve conjured up just the perfect mix of […]
Robert Lloyd Howard IV Rap/Hip-Hop Journalist Before many artists make it big, they often go through a process of discovering their signature sound—a journey that can take years of experimentation and self-reflection. Along the way, many artists adopt different aliases to showcase their versatility, evolution, and willingness to take risks. Each alias often represents a distinct chapter in the artist's life and career. One such artist is Devon Hendryx, who […]
Maria Navarro Music Journalist As we await the release of A$AP Rocky’s fourth studio album, “Don’t Be Dumb,” I want to look back at his most divisive album, TESTING (2018). Released on May 25, 2018, and produced by Hector Delgado and A$AP Rocky himself, this album breezes through many themes and moods that will have you feeling almost every emotion possible. With the visuals of this album being test […]
Jasmine Meshell Rap Journalist On September 13, 1994, Biggie Smalls released his debut album, Ready to Die, the only album released during his lifetime. On the same day, 30 years later, Warner Music Group re-released the record as a double LP. The two sides are titled “For The Money” and “For The Respect”, splitting the record’s main themes onto two separate discs. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New […]
Marcus Cortez Rap/Hip-Hop Journalist "If I was an NBA player, I’d be Dillon Brooks, but worse." With this opening declaration, JPEGMAFIA starts his new album, I LAY DOWN MY LIFE FOR YOU, immediately alluding to doubling down with his aggressive style and trash-talking bravado for his new album. This marks the fifth studio album from the New York based rapper and producer JPEGMAFIA, following his solo release LP! (2021) and […]
Thomas Stevens Music Journalist Before anything is said, a beat must be made. Every hip-hop track has an emcee attached to it, but many tend to forget the person who creates the foundation that the emcee stands on. The foundation was created by the producer. Producers are the focal point of a track before the lyrics come to fruition. Before anything is said, a beat must be made. All producers […]
By Thomas Stevens Rap/Hip-hop Journalist The creation of hip-hop occurred in the early 1970s in Brooklyn, New York. Back in 1979, The Sugarhill Gang was bringing a whole new culture and style to America. Although, the birthplace of the new genre was New York, many other states started to take notice and began to make their own renditions of the sound. The sound that was drastically different from […]
By Ariana Mendoza Music Journalist The 1970’s stands as a golden era of innovation and experimental music. This period in musical history birthed iconic grooves, mesmerizing melodies and soulful harmonies that continue to resonate with listeners across generations. 70’s music continues to live on through modern music, shaping the sound of modern day hip-hop and rap. Many samples from the 1970’s have found new life in the beats of today’s […]
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