Ray Bellville Music Journalist (Rap/Hip-hop) The Los Angeles band, The Internet, was formed by Syd, the lead vocalist, Matt Martians as the keyboardist, Steve Lacy on guitar, Patrick Paige II on Bass, and Christopher Smith on Drums. Their sound consists of elements of alternative R&B, soul, funk, and jazz. In contrast to their fellow alt group, Odd Future, The Internet prioritized its ambiance. Entering the scene in the early 2010s […]
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 […]
Benjamin Kenyon Rap/Hip-Hop Journalist House Of Balloons is turning 15 on March 21. Since the release of his debut mixtape, Abel Tesfaye, better known to fans as The Weeknd, has launched himself to global superstardom. The Toronto singer has seven No. 1 songs on the Billboard Charts, headlined a Super Bowl Halftime Show, and starred in both a TV show and a movie (which have spawned some hilarious bad-acting moments). […]
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 […]
Enrique Lara Hip-hop/Rap Journalist There are two types of underground rap music: underground artists looking to grow their platform and make it big with their music, and underground artists who are “niche” and meant to stay “niche.” The underground scene is hot right now. There is an urge to learn about what new sounds are being messed with, and despite how experimental these songs become, a fanbase is behind each […]
Ray Bellville Rap/Hip-hop Journalist INTRO From the beginning, Hip Hop has been a male-dominated environment with only a handful of women who can be called legends, but how did this come to be? I can point to a multitude of reasons regarding the objectification of women being perceived as a sexual item used for insults or portrayed as such in visual media. Luckily, there were leaders in the community to […]
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 […]
Benjamin Kenyon Rap/Hip-Hop Journalist Las Vegas emcee, producer, and auto-crooner, Baby Keem, released his second studio album, Ca$ino, this past Friday, Feb 20. With the project, Keem makes it clear that the five-year hiatus since his last full-length project, The Melodic Blue, was spent refining his skills and making a project that truly showcases his repertoire. The title, Ca$ino, is, of course, not random. Keem’s family moved from Long Beach, […]
Maddie Bogan Rap/hip-hop Journalist Born and raised in Atlanta, Zack Fox is known for having a career as a comedian, writer, producer, actor, DJ, and musician. What makes him such a standout is his unwavering ability to blend these gifts. You may recognize him as Tariq Temple in the Quinta Brunson-led comedy series Abbott Elementary, where he is frequently rapping ridiculous bars and delivering memorable one-liners. Despite his performance in Abbott Elementary being so famed, there are many other ways that Zack Fox has come to fruition. Dating back to 2013, […]
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