Ray Bellville Music Journalist Controversy has most recently served its purpose by tearing the artist down from the pedestal of fame. But it also has the ability to project careers into the limelight through abnormal acts that gain attention, dubious social lives, legal troubles, and scandals. I'll be showcasing examples and explaining how artists have used controversy to capitalize even as their popularity declines. In the age of social media, […]
Maddie Bogan Rap/Hip-hop journalist The iconic music duo known as Coco & Clair Clair has made a lasting impact on young women in the modern rap and hip-hop industry for several years. If they sound familiar to you, you’ve probably heard one of their songs on TikTok or even Instagram. Although their career exists beyond social media, the attention they receive gets increasingly larger as time passes. Coco & Clair […]
Cash Arenas Music Journalist Whenever you think of 2000s hip hop, you think of the likes of Jay Z, Kanye West, and Lil Wayne. However, one name that might not come to mind is Little Brother. Hailing from Durham, North Carolina, the trio consists of Phonte Coleman, Thomas “rapper Big Pooh” Jones, and DJ Patrick, also known as “9th Wonder”. The trio of Little Brother was formed at North Carolina Central University […]
Emma Paff Music Journalist From serving time in prison to teaching at Harvard, IDK, short for “Ignorantly Delivering Knowledge,” is a force to be reckoned with in the rap community. Born in London, IDK moved to the States when he was 2 and grew up in Prince George’s County, Maryland. At the age of 17, he was arrested and convicted of armed robbery causing him to spend a year in […]
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 […]
By Bridget Holt Music Journalist Beastie Boys, consisting of members Michael “Mike D” Diamond, Adam “Ad-Rock” Horovits, and the late Adam “MCA” Yauch, released Hello Nasty in 1998; 4 years after the release of their third studio album, Check Your Head, and right before the turn of the millennia into the 2000’s. Along with it winning 2 Grammy’s in 1999, with one being for best alternative music performance and the […]
By Tyson Taylor Music Journalist Over the course of its history, hip-hop has turned into a melting pot of different cultures. For our parent's generation, rock n’ roll was an influential statement in society. Arguably today I, as well as many others, believe that hip-hop has taken its place as the most influential genre of music. With the growth of the genre, sub-genres have emerged that cater to niche audiences […]
By Diego Gonzales Music Journalist The instrumental Hip-Hop scene in central Texas is filled with tons of experimentation and exciting sampling and mixing. The scene is constantly growing and thanks to online services such as Bandcamp, it has never been easier to find great local talent. Here are four great beat tapes from local Texas artists. Without Fear of Obsolescence - Haikey This album is comparable to Geodaddi from […]
By Adrianna Elias Music Journalist Paris Texas, the enigmatic alt-rap hip-hop duo from Los Angeles, returns with their sophomore album MID AIR. Following the success of their previous album releases, Boy Anonymous, and EP releases like Red Hand Akimbo. With four singles released before the album dropped, fans were already hyped for what the duo had in store. The album kicks off with a hard-hitting intro, "tenTHIRTYseven," setting the tone […]
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