Maddie Bogan Rap/Hip-Hop Journalist Many people recognize Blood Orange’s style without even realizing it. With his dreamy instrumentals and meaningful lyricism, he has been able to make a name for himself for many years. Formally known as Devonté Hynes, Blood Orange was born in 1985 in a big town called Ilford, which is located in East London. His first year active in music was 2004, in which he was a […]
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 […]
Maddie Bogan Rap/Hip-hop Journalist The year 2017 not only brought in the end of a decade but also introduced a new genre of music to the mainstream known as bedroom pop. With its lo-fi instrumentals and unique songwriting, bedroom pop gained the attention of Gen-Z in the late 2010s. Many individuals associate this type of music with checkered Vans, wired earbuds, bold primary colors, and pink and blue sunsets. Hearing […]
Maddie Bogan Rap/Hip-hop Journalist With a new season comes new opportunities to discover more music. Because it is still Women’s History Month, I will be recommending songs by female artists from the spring playlist I created this year. Each one I selected is perfect for when you want to enjoy the approaching warm weather. This also serves as a reminder that women have played a vital role in the music […]
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 […]
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, […]
Maddie Bogan Rap/hip-hop Journalist For as long as rap music has been around, sampling has served as a highly popular method for music production. When an artist borrows other pre-existing songs for their own projects, it gives the listeners a chance to discover new music, especially of another variety. Specifically in the rap genre, sampling can be rather juxtaposed. One of the most popular examples is heard in Coolio’s “Gangsta’s […]
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