Cash Arenas Music Journalist Whenever you think of 2000s hip hop, you think of the likes of Jay Z, Kanye West, and Lil Wayne. However, one name that might not come to mind is Little Brother. Hailing from Durham, North Carolina, the trio consists of Phonte Coleman, Thomas “rapper Big Pooh” Jones, and DJ Patrick, also known as “9th Wonder”. The trio of Little Brother was formed at North Carolina Central University […]
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 […]
Ray Bellville Rap/Hip-hop Journalist INTRO From the beginning, Hip Hop has been a male-dominated environment with only a handful of women who can be called legends, but how did this come to be? I can point to a multitude of reasons regarding the objectification of women being perceived as a sexual item used for insults or portrayed as such in visual media. Luckily, there were leaders in the community to […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Ray Bellville Music Journalist (Rap/Hip-hop) During Black History Month, I’d like to acknowledge a hero who has saved many lives and many people from themselves. In 2008, the world was introduced to Kid Cudi, a man out of Cleveland pursuing his career with a chip on his shoulder from his father’s sudden passing due to cancer. Navigating through his life in his attempt at success, he ran into Kanye West, […]
Benjamin Kenyon Rap/Hip-Hop Journalist A$AP Rocky graced the Saturday Night Live stage on January 17 to perform the songs “PUNK ROCKY,” “HELICOPTER,” and “DON’T BE DUMB” to promote his then-upcoming album Don’t Be Dumb, which has since been released and garnered largely positive reactions. Over the last 50-plus years, the iconic sketch-comedy show has featured a musical guest on nearly every episode. This slot has become a critical point […]
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