Maddie Bogan Rap/Hip-Hop Journalist One of the most headstrong pioneers in the rap and hip-hop industry is the music group known as N.E.R.D., which consists of Pharrell Williams, Chad Hugo, and Shay Haley. If you think you don’t know who they are, you probably do without realizing it. Namely, their discography has been popping up a lot on TikTok in the last few years, but their narrative began long before […]
Kash young Rap/Hip-Hop Journalist ØWAY, this and ØWAY that what is ØWAY? What does that even have to do with music? ØWAY is an up-and-coming rap group primarily filled with 13 members, including 10kdunkin, Reezy X, LilKixkDor, Ea Tj, Southsidesilhouette, ShawtyRokk, Billi0n, Yung Fazo, and Sk8star. All of these members have contributed to the current sound of rap. The group is still fairly new, and they’re still trying to find […]
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, […]
Emma Paff Rap/Hip-Hop Director This past Saturday, AfterDark Entertainment and Special Delivery Presents hosted a massive feat of entertainment: the San Marcos Block Party. Our beloved square was completely barricaded off, ready for the event described as the “biggest celebration in SMTX history.” After attending the block party myself, I can confirm that they 100% delivered. While the heat was dominating, it did not stop the long line forming outside […]
Kash Young Rap/Hip-Hop Journalist Atlanta has always been one of the biggest cities, constantly producing rap talent from T.I. to Outkast, Future, Gucci Mane, Playboi Carti, and Young Thug. There are plenty of upcoming artists in the underground who continue to make waves from Atlanta. Still, I think one sticks out the most as an artist who can truly be as influential and defining for years to come and be […]
Maddie Bogan Rap/Hip-Hop Journalist Oftentimes, the subject matter in hip-hop music covers a wide range of societal issues. Some people may not even realize it on the first play of a hip-hop song, but the catchy instrumentals they listen to intertwine with heavy and relevant lyricism that applies to our world. This can be labeled as sociology. For those who are unfamiliar with the term, sociology is the study of […]
Emma Paff Rap/Hip-Hop Director In the early morning hours of Friday, May 15, I was sitting outside a Taco Bell waiting for an Uber to take me home. The last thing I expected was for my friend to lift his phone and show me three new Drake albums. I was unaware he was even dropping, but the fact that he dropped so much music at once caught my attention. With […]
Kash Young Rap/Hip-Hop Journalist The highly anticipated debut album from young, up-and-coming Essex rapper fakemink, Terrified, has finally been released for audiences around the world. After receiving co-signs from major artists such as Drake, Frank Ocean, and Playboi Carti, the underground standout delivers his most anticipated project to date. Fans have been hungry and eager to dive into the new album. Following his EP prequel, The Boy Who Cried Terrified, […]
Ray Bellville Music Journalist Rock and Rap share many similarities and historical equivalencies, especially in the media. In the modern day, rap has produced modern-day rockstars from the likes of PARIS TEXAS to Playboi Carti and more. I will explore the connections between these two massive genres and highlight rock influences in rap. https://youtu.be/e9u0HmXLPmA?si=VUwfkQavXyDwHB9_ Connections between genres These genres have lived and aged together in close proximity, with many legends collaborating […]
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