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Big Sean is photographed in his hometown of Detroit

Big Sean: Detroit 2 Album Review

September 21, 2020September 11, 2020 ktsw899

By Christopher BrockerAssistant Music Director Big Sean returns with a sequel to his 2012 mixtape Detroit with a full-length studio album, Detroit 2. The last project we heard from Sean was his collaboration with Metro Boomin on Double Or Nothing … Continue reading Big Sean: Detroit 2 Album Review

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This is a picture of red/orange bricks.

BRICK TALK: a Rap Playlist

April 22, 2020April 20, 2020 Brittany Anderson

By Ethan HamiltonMusic Journalist Drug rap is coming back through groups like Griselda and underground artists like Roc Marciano and Stove God Cooks. It’s a changing-of-the-guards, and these new rappers are pushing into the mainstream quickly gaining the respect of … Continue reading BRICK TALK: a Rap Playlist

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A Written Testimony Album Art

Jay Electronica: A Written Testimony Album Review

March 26, 2020March 25, 2020 Brittany Anderson

By Jason ArlineMusic Journalist In hip-hop, you don’t need the superstardom status of a Drake or Lil Wayne to gain the respect of your peers. Your lyrical skill and originality when you rap is your resume and few artists have … Continue reading Jay Electronica: A Written Testimony Album Review

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Champion Sound back, Madvillainy front,

The Legendary Madlib

March 15, 2020March 10, 2020 Brittany Anderson

By Jason ArlineMusic Journalist In today’s music industry, producers are just as, if not more, influential as the artists who sing on their songs. Prior to the internet and social media, producers were mainly a part of their labels and … Continue reading The Legendary Madlib

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Album cover features the City Girls lying on a bed in white robes and chains.

Rapping Like the Boys

March 13, 2020March 9, 2020 Brittany Anderson

By Pearce O’NealMusic Journalist The genre of rap has widely been dominated by men for all of its existence. Though female rappers have been around since the birth of hip-hop, their prominence has seen highs and lows. 2019 saw a … Continue reading Rapping Like the Boys

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The album cover is a photo of a homeless woman named Claire. She is well known in Buffalo where the group is from.

Griselda: The Trio Keeping 90’s Rap Alive

February 29, 2020February 27, 2020 Piper Blake

By Pearce O’Neal Music Journalist The familial rap group Griselda, consisting of brothers Westside Gunn and Conway The Machine, along with cousin Benny The Butcher, are keeping the hardcore street feeling of 90’s rap alive. All three had a big … Continue reading Griselda: The Trio Keeping 90’s Rap Alive

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Chief Keef performing on stage at Lollapalooza right at the beginning of the explosion of drill music.

The Rise of Drill Music and the New Players

February 15, 2020February 12, 2020 Brittany Anderson

By Pearce O’NealMusic Journalist The genre of rap reaches far and wide.  Those who listen to rap know this. Whether you’re an old head and prefer the classics like Tupac, Nas, and Biggie, or you prefer the new age trap … Continue reading The Rise of Drill Music and the New Players

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A picture of Mac Miller in front of a door.

Mac Miller: Beyond the Hits

November 14, 2019November 6, 2019 Paola Bakker

By Jennifer RomeroRap Music Journalist On the surface, many artists have popular songs that fans or general listeners will gravitate to. However, even though this may gain the artist more popularity or streams, many aren’t hearing more than those few … Continue reading Mac Miller: Beyond the Hits

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The picture features the Astroworld logo sign at Astroworld Festival.

The Art of Astroworld

October 14, 2019October 10, 2019 Paola Bakker

By Jennifer RomeroRap Music Journalist The summer of 2015 was full of memories I will never forget. I was freshly 16 and loved to spend time with my friends any chance I got. One of the things I loved the … Continue reading The Art of Astroworld

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A laptop sits on a turntable that rest on a nightstand in the corner of a room, the laptop has music software opened on it, in the background there is a canvas that says Magnum Opus.

History of the DJ and Beginning of the Laptop Producer Era

September 19, 2019September 17, 2019 Arlett Ramirez

By Jason ArlineMusic Journalist Hip-hop originated in the burrows of New York, where the kids that were too young to get into the late-night discos then took to the streets and had their own party. They would set up speaker … Continue reading History of the DJ and Beginning of the Laptop Producer Era

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The album cover is made up of wooden letters spelling out the title imposed onto what looks like road pavement all in black and white.

Eto and Superior: Long Story Short Album Review

June 22, 2019 Arlett Ramirez

By Anthony GalindoMusic Journalist Artist: Eto and SuperiorAlbum: Long Story ShortRelease Date: April 12, 2019Website: https://belowsystem.bandcamp.com/ With a grim depiction of his upbringing, the New York based emcee, Eto, is reestablishing the scene of hardcore hip-hop alongside German-Spanish producer Superior, … Continue reading Eto and Superior: Long Story Short Album Review

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Dave B: Pearl Review

February 1, 2018January 31, 2018 hannahwist

By Isaac Muñoz Rap Music Journalist Artist: Dave B Album: Pearl Release Date: November 16, 2017 Website: https://soundcloud.com/davebmusic Originating from Seattle, Washington, Dave B delivers refreshing music that comes with bright and upbeat sounds to lighten any mood. He moved … Continue reading Dave B: Pearl Review

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Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’ Tour Announced

October 20, 2015 Emily Parma

by Taryn Peters Music reviewer C3 Concerts and ScoreMore Shows present Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’ first tour in almost two years with “An Evening with Macklemore & Ryan Lewis.” The tour will begin early January in Phoenix, AZ and will … Continue reading Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’ Tour Announced

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Review of Rap Artist Curren$y’s Song Cargo Planes

March 30, 2015March 31, 2015 Jacqui Parchois

Artist: Curren$y Release: Cargo Planes 2-15-15 (Pilot Talk III Pre-Release) Label: Warner Brothers 2015 has brought in a big wave of exciting projects to shore for lovers of underground hip-hop. Jet Life Recordings founder, Curren$y, transformed a “highdea”  into a … Continue reading Review of Rap Artist Curren$y’s Song Cargo Planes

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