God Does Like Ugly Album Review

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God Does Like Ugly Album Review

Emma Paff Music Journalist Three long years post-Forever Story, there is finally a new chapter from JID: God Does Like Ugly. This 15-track album showcases JID’s maximalist style with stacked features, dense lyricism, and dramatic beat switches. Leaning into his narrative, each song has its own message and theme. In his lyricism, he explores spirituality, ambition, love, personal growth, and emotional resilience. The sound has a dynamic quality, constantly shifting […]

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Clipse Returns: A Vengeful Comeback

Emma Paff Music Journalist When I first listened to “Let God Sort Em Out” I was hit with a range of emotions. At first, I was excited to listen to something new that reminded me of the music that first got me into rap. Then I felt lost. My various feeds have been flooded with so much trap music that I almost forgot about the power of storytelling. The genre […]

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The Creation of Blush

Emma Paff Music Journalist Rap/Hip-hop Fresh out of a breakup, Kevin Abstract returns to his roots to create Blush, a beautiful and moving album with many collaborations. Abstract was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, but grew up in The Woodlands, Texas. Growing up black and queer in a conservative town, Abstract often felt alienated. He channels his unique perspective into his music, using his honesty and vulnerability to create a […]

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Country Rap

Emma Paff Music Journalist Rap/Hip-hop The first exposure I had to country rap music was in 2018 when Lil Nas dropped “Old Town Road.” The song sparked the debate about what qualifies as “country music.” Despite the song's increasing popularity at the time, Billboard removed it from their Hot Country Songs chart for not having enough country elements. Even with all the resistance, country rap has been slowly making a […]

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Up and Coming Artist: Perry Maysun

Emma Paff Music Journalist Rap/Hip-Hop Perry Maysun first appeared on my TikTok FYP in March 2024, and I've been closely following him ever since. The 22-year-old is an alternative hip-hop artist from New York. Maysun's discography takes me on a journey exploring mental health, substance abuse, and existential pain. His lyricism, combined with ZionKatz’s production style, creates a space of honesty and vulnerability that resonates deeply with his audience. His […]

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