Freudian: Unconscious Motivation

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Freudian: Unconscious Motivation

Ray Bellville Music Journalist (Rap/Hip-hop) Freudian by Daniel Caesar carries you through an emotional rollercoaster, revealing tragedy in relationships. Covering themes of working through infidelity and the recovery process after a broken bond. Each song demonstrates a period and process of a relationship through his lens with an interpreted version of the other in parts of the tracks. GET YOU https://youtu.be/uQFVqltOXRg?si=Qm0m8Yydcb9zxUBA How’d I “Get You”? The question posed through the […]

March 11, 2026 93 1

Black and white photo of a naked person laying in a shower, their identity and much of their body obscured multi-colored balloons under the album title and tracklist.

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Revisiting House Of Balloons on its 15th anniversary

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). […]

March 11, 2026 58 10

The album cover of “Sincerely,” by Kali Uchis.

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Sincerely, Love: Kali Uchis is Bringing Latina Identity to the World Stage

Enrique Lara Rap/Hip-Hop Journalist “Without immigrants, there is no America.” Kali Uchis shared this message during “The Sincerely, Tour” that just finished on February 28. During the tour, a video on the immigrant experience in America showcased videos of her youth and portions of the lives of Latinos in America. The American Dream is sold to all immigrants, but isn’t always delivered. As a Latina artist born to undocumented parents […]

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Digital drawing of 070 Shake performing with a mic in hand. The fan's hands are reaching up to her.

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Women’s History Month: Digging into 070 Shake’s Creativity

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 […]

March 10, 2026 52 2

Album cover for OsamaSon's album Flex. OsamaSon is sitting down with a purple jacket and holding a stack of money to his ear and a speaker in the background

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The Niche Pandemic

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 […]

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The Hypnotic Nature of Rodeo Blue by monde

Kathryn Akers Local Journalist To be honest, this article slipped my mind. I remembered this article a mere two days before it was due. My friend had me over at her house when I realized I really dropped the ball. When I mentioned how stressed I was over my impending deadline, she immediately had a solution for me. She introduced me to her friend, monde, who writes and produces […]

February 25, 2026 74

Line drawing of J-cole over The Fall Off album cover, the background it a light blue with white paint streaks over it

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The Fall-Off: A Look Into J. Cole’s Satisfying Goodbye

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 […]

February 23, 2026 141 6

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Baby Keem Hits the Jackpot on Ca$ino.

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, […]

February 23, 2026 58 8

Graphic image of a football on top of a heart with a message reading, “TOGETHER, WE ARE AMERICA.”

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Refreshing Generational Pride: Bad Bunny’s Influence on Latino Pride in America

Enrique Lara Music Journalist “Y si hoy estoy aquí en el Super Bowl es porque nunca dejé de creer en mí, tú también deberías de creer en ti…” —“And if I’m here at the Super Bowl today, it’s because I never stopped believing in myself. You should believe in yourself too…” Bad Bunny announces his full name, Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, amid the vibrant movement within his Puerto Rico set. […]

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