By Jason Arline Music Journalist Hip-Hop and Rap undoubtedly owes its roots to the streets of New York where all the kids that were too young to get into the discos would throw their own parties instead. Most of the people listening to rap were minorities at the time. Without the acknowledgment of Rap by mainstream media it was allowed to be a transparent form of expression for the […]
By Jason ArlineMusic Journalist It’s been 16 years since Gang Starr’s last album. After the death of member Guru, it seemed like we had heard the last of the hip-hop duo. However, with the release of their album One of the Best Yet, DJ Premiere gives us 16 tracks befitting of its title. The album uses posthumus recordings from Guru and features artists like J.Cole, Royce the 5’9 and Talib […]
By Jason ArlineMusic Journalist A big difference between those born in the '90s and those born in the 2000s is our acceptance of Japanese cartoons, also known as anime. Growing up, if you watched anime you were considered to be a nerd or uncool. Now everyone wants to run like Naruto or go Super-Saiyan like Goku. These days, it’s cool to be a nerd that’s into anime and video games. […]
By Elise MontemayorMusic Journalist Los Angeles based artist Deb Never has something special with a lofi and emo hip-hop blend in her music. She is WEDIDIT’s (D33J and Shlohmo) first female artist signed to the dance/hip hop label. Earlier this year, she supported Tommy Genesis on the God Is Wild tour, and she featured on Brockhampton’s “No Halo.” It's safe to say that she’s been booked and busy, and it's […]
By Jason Arline Music Journalist On Thursday Sept. 20, 2019 rapper 6ix9ine testified in court against his former gang members, the Nine Trey Gangster Bloods. During his testimony, 6ix9ine, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez, answered the court’s questions regarding the gang’s activities. These included robberies, murders and kidnappings among other illegal acts. The most notable dealings, however, were the gang’s involvement in the music entertainment industry. Hernandez told the […]
By Jennifer RomeroMusic Journalist Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to see Injury Reserve during SXSW and instantly knew this was a group I needed to follow. The group consists of three members, two rappers and one producer. I spent time diving into their older music leading up to the release of their self-titled debut album Injury Reserve. The self-titled album is a consistency of alternative hip hop with […]
By Sami Dugdale Program Director Other Side Drive hosts April Gutierrez and Iris Gonzalez chat with Texas State hip hop dance crew, Kidz Nxt Door. Represented by director and founder Prince Imo and member Emilee Engelhardt they discuss the diverse organization and upcoming events the group is preparing for.
By Guarionex Molina Martinez Rap Music Director For College Radio Day, the KTSW Rap Department has decided to put together a playlist with all of our favorite rap artists. Ranging from names from the ATL/Chicago scene like Key! and Joey Purp to even underground artists from the streets of Japan such as Yurufuwa Gang. We even have local acts such as Lil HBK from Houston with his incredibly stick record […]
By Isaac Muñoz Rap Journalist Undoubtedly, the rap genre has grown from something that only influences neighborhoods where popular rappers were from to where a rappers influence has control over neighborhoods across the world. Rap influences people of all ages, race, and gender across the globe. The genre’s impact on pop culture has clearly influenced fashion, ideals, and trends that the masses gravitate to because of rappers recognition. Rap and […]
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