Kash Young Rap/Hip-Hop Journalist As 2026 continues, there’s no shortage of great music coming throughout the whole year, from EDM to rap to pop and more. But I think one of the best hidden gems and slept-on albums has to come from this summer and from another up-and-coming South London artist, Fimiguerrero, with his EP Statue of a Fool. Statue of a Fool is an eight-song EP that runs one […]
Kash Young Rap/Hip-Hop journalist What do chainmail, armor, swords, dragons, and heroes all have in common? They’re all connected to one thing. Medieval trap, but what is a medieval trap? Who is using it, and why is it something you should care about? I’m gonna take you into the crazy, experimental, and newest album from Zukenee. Why should you care about this new tape? Simply, it’s unique. That’s saying a […]
Maddie Bogan Rap/Hip-Hop Journalist One of the most headstrong pioneers in the rap and hip-hop industry is the music group known as N.E.R.D., which consists of Pharrell Williams, Chad Hugo, and Shay Haley. If you think you don’t know who they are, you probably do without realizing it. Namely, their discography has been popping up a lot on TikTok in the last few years, but their narrative began long before […]
Kash young Rap/Hip-Hop Journalist ØWAY, this and ØWAY that what is ØWAY? What does that even have to do with music? ØWAY is an up-and-coming rap group primarily filled with 13 members, including 10kdunkin, Reezy X, LilKixkDor, Ea Tj, Southsidesilhouette, ShawtyRokk, Billi0n, Yung Fazo, and Sk8star. All of these members have contributed to the current sound of rap. The group is still fairly new, and they’re still trying to find […]
Emma Paff Rap/Hip-Hop Director This past Saturday, AfterDark Entertainment and Special Delivery Presents hosted a massive feat of entertainment: the San Marcos Block Party. Our beloved square was completely barricaded off, ready for the event described as the “biggest celebration in SMTX history.” After attending the block party myself, I can confirm that they 100% delivered. While the heat was dominating, it did not stop the long line forming outside […]
Kash Young Rap/Hip-Hop Journalist Atlanta has always been one of the biggest cities, constantly producing rap talent from T.I. to Outkast, Future, Gucci Mane, Playboi Carti, and Young Thug. There are plenty of upcoming artists in the underground who continue to make waves from Atlanta. Still, I think one sticks out the most as an artist who can truly be as influential and defining for years to come and be […]
Maddie Bogan Rap/Hip-Hop Journalist Oftentimes, the subject matter in hip-hop music covers a wide range of societal issues. Some people may not even realize it on the first play of a hip-hop song, but the catchy instrumentals they listen to intertwine with heavy and relevant lyricism that applies to our world. This can be labeled as sociology. For those who are unfamiliar with the term, sociology is the study of […]
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, […]
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 […]
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