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 […]
Benjamin Kenyon Rap/Hip-Hop Journalist After five years of almost silence, Chattanooga, TN, artist Isaiah Rashad is back with a new single and accompanying music video. “SAME SH!T” is the lead single from Rashad’s upcoming return album, It’s Been Awful, set to release on May 1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_8vbppalKo The upcoming project will include features from Dominic Fike, Julian Sintonia, and Top Dawg Entertainment labelmate SZA. In an August 2025 interview with […]
Emma Paff Rap/Hip-Hop Director While some may hold onto the authentic feeling of an original song, remixes can move a track to a whole different level. According to the article “The Lost Art of Remixes In Hip-Hop and R&B,” published by Shatter the Standards, remixing was popularized by the disco era in the mid 1970’s. The art of remixing had one purpose: to keep people dancing. As the underground club […]
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