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Opinion: the Controversy Over (W)omen (A)nd Sexual (P)ower in WAP Must End

September 10, 2020 by Umeesha D’Alwis

The sexual double standard in hip-hop became apparent when Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion released a hit single called “WAP.” The female rappers faced backlash as critics claimed the song to be vulgar and inappropriate, but why do female rappers receive criticism for lyrics similar to those that male rappers are praised for?

Bands, Fans and Bandwagon Fans: Artist Spotlight — Brandon Harper aka Beau Golden

June 6, 2019 by Michelle Okinedo

Photo courtesy of Brandon Harper “Ultimately as people, we just want to be happy.” Though a simple quote, it seamlessly exposes the reason of our actions as humans. I had the pleasure of interviewing the talented singer, songwriter and producer Brandon Harper who professionally goes by Beau Golden. Harper explains how creating music gives him […]

2019 Grammy Awards Highlights: Kacey Musgraves, Cardi B, Dua Lipa & More Take Home Top Awards

February 20, 2019 by Liza Blake

The 61st annual awards show gave out more awards to female artists in top categories and featured other Grammy-worthy moments.

Best Hip-Hop of 2017

November 30, 2017 by Omar Murphy

Top 3, Top 3, Top 3 (Drake voice)

Artist’s Corner: Katie Walker

September 18, 2017 by Maria Valente

Photos Courtesy of Katie Walker Junior Katie Walker always wanted to be a dancer. From the first time her grandmother took her to a show at two years old, she fell in love. “Dance is communication, kind of like speech,” Walker said. “Each eight count is a sentence and conveys an idea.” Walker is one […]

Black Violin Shatters Stereotypes in Smothers

February 7, 2017 by Lidia Bayne

Photos by Kayla Lee Musical duo Black Violin performed for an audience of all ages on Wednesday, Feb. 1 in Smothers Theatre, combining classical music with hip-hop to create a unique sound with the goal of breaking musical stereotypes. This was the group’s 17th show on their 2016-2017 Unity Tour. The group consists of viola […]

Drake Celebrates His Birthday with New Music

November 8, 2016 by Nadine Hanley

Drake premiered four new songs on his Apple Music OVO radio show October 28.

Media Against Media Threatens Artistic Expression

March 26, 2015 by Rachel Ettlinger

The media faces double standard lash-back.

The Pressure: Race & Sex

November 26, 2014 by Joshua Gray

As a black man, I can’t be abstinent. Well, at least it seems that way. There is pressure to have sex. When I turn on music to get me through the day or get me from class to class, that fresh R&B crooner or hip-hop heavyweight — who looks like me or sounds like me […]

Hip-Hop Legend Opens Up in ‘Nas: Time is Illmatic’

October 4, 2014 by Alysha Tsuji

Photo Courtesy of Tribeca Film The life story of the king of hip-hop is now available for purchase/rent online. “Nas: Time is Illmatic” documents the journey of Nasir “Nas” Jones from kid in the projects to legendary emcee. It focuses on the creation and cultural weight of Nas’s 1994 album “Illmatic.” Fittingly, the film begins […]

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