Emma Paff Rap/Hip-Hop Director While some may hold onto the authentic feeling of an original song, remixes can move a track to a whole different level. According to the article “The Lost Art of Remixes In Hip-Hop and R&B,” published by Shatter the Standards, remixing was popularized by the disco era in the mid 1970’s. The art of remixing had one purpose: to keep people dancing. As the underground club […]
Emma Paff Rap/Hip-Hop Director “Taking rap music out of context subjects the entire genre to persecution.” This quote from Travis Scott’s amicus curiae brief has taken the media by storm in the past week. On March 9, Travis Scott filed an amicus, or friend of the court, brief to the Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas in support of the petitioner, James Garfield Broadnax. According to an article by The […]
Emma Paff Rap/Hip-Hop Director There’s something to say about artists who shy away from constant exposure. 070 Shake is one of the most creative, yet reclusive artists I’ve stumbled upon. The first time I heard her voice was on the track “Ghost Town,” from Kanye’s album Ye. I was drawn to the underlying emotion expressed in her raw-sounding yet smooth vocals. Since then, I've noticed that her social media presence […]
Emma Paff Rap/Hip-Hop Director After over a decade in the making, and years of fans simmering in anticipation, J. Cole finally released The Fall-Off on Feb. 6. This album, which spans "Disc 29" and "Disc 39," has arguably had one of the longest rollouts in modern hip-hop. It's intended to offer listeners a look into the artist's mindset at the ages of 29 and 39. While he may not be […]
Emma Paff Rap/Hip-hop Director The second the ball dropped on New Year's, the internet traveled back in time and decided that 2026 is the new 2016. Suddenly, feeds were flooded with rose colored filters and throwback pictures using the dog filter. Kanye is making a song about the old Kanye while underground rappers are getting ready to drop their first tracks on SoundCloud. Old rappers were conspiring against the new […]
Emma Paff Music Journalist Free week began in Austin at Emos in 2003, as a way to keep the venue up and running during the slower winter months. 23 years later, the tradition spread across Red River Street. This year, 12 different venues hosted local musicians and bands allowing concert seekers to enjoy live music with no entry fee. My first Free Week began around 9pm on Friday, January 9th. A cool breeze comforted the vibrant […]
Emma Paff Music Journalist Walking up to Stubbs Waller Creek Amphitheater, I didn't know what to expect. Little Simz brought her Year of the Lotus tour to Austin this past Tuesday, and while I was unfamiliar with her music, I was looking forward to experiencing something new. The gravel crunched beneath my feet as I journeyed into the venue. Stubb’s has a very rustic and laid-back feel. Vendors were selling […]
Emma Paff Music Journalist Rap/Hip-hop Fall into Rap: A throwback playlist for Fall 2025 In high school, my favorite thing to do to pass the time was to go for walks. It might sound trivial, but I've always had a hard time disconnecting from my phone. Walking around my neighborhood and nearby streets allowed me some peace and a break from the constant stimulation. Of course, I wasn't fully disconnected […]
Emma Paff Music Journalist Rap/Hip-Hop I originally met Caleb, also known as Apollo281, over the summer through a mutual friend, and we would get lost in long conversations about music. When I told him I wanted to start interviewing local musicians but was a bit nervous because of my lack of experience, he immediately jumped at the idea and started reassuring and encouraging me. From there, we dove headfirst, and […]
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