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 […]
Maddie Bogan Rap/hip-hop Journalist Not many years have passed since Megan Thee Stallion had her breakthrough, but her impact is guaranteed to last an exceptionally long time. Megan Thee Stallion was born in San Antonio, Texas, in February 1995 as Megan Jovon Ruth Pete. Shortly after, her mom, Holly Thomas, moved to Houston, where she spent much of her life. A lot of Megan’s musical influence actually stems from her […]
Ray Bellville Hip-Hop-Rap journalist “The South has something to say,” an iconic declaration by Andre 3000 after winning best new artist at the 1995 Choice Awards. Though Hip-Hop has had multiple eras of influence since its birth, I'd argue the South, all in all, had the greatest impact on its core. Meaning, it shaped and formed a style that led to success in the genre and had a reach that […]
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