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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

Art by Madeline DuvallIn early August, hip-hop fans across the world stopped scrolling through their Instagram feeds when they realized the collaboration they craved was finally here. Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion released a hit single called “WAP.”The women empowerment anthem quickly received backlash, revealing a sexual double standard in the music industry. … [Read more...] about Opinion: the Controversy Over (W)omen (A)nd Sexual (P)ower in WAP Must End

Best Hip-Hop of 2017

November 30, 2017 by Omar Murphy

Images courtesy of TDE and Roc Nation Since its humble beginnings, rap and hip-hop music have been creative outlets for artists to paint a picture of their realities. Artists use their music to share their personal narratives, address inner struggles and confront social issues. Over the years, rap and R&B artists have used their platforms to tackle issues of mental … [Read more...] about Best Hip-Hop of 2017

This Month’s New Releases Promise Great Albums

November 1, 2015 by Melissa Ubando

Photo courtesy of XL RecordingsSeemingly as a reward for powering through midterms, a few of our mainstays in music just dropped new singles and album previews that leave us anticipating what else they have in store for us in the upcoming months.Justin Bieber Love him or hate him, Justin Bieber has been releasing hit after hit lately, thanks to the collaboration with the upper … [Read more...] about This Month’s New Releases Promise Great Albums

Kendrick Remains Unapologetic

May 8, 2015 by Bria Dunlap

Photo courtesy of Kendrick Lamar/FacebookGrammy-award winning rap artist Kendrick Lamar surprised everyone when his highly anticipated third studio album, “To Pimp a Butterfly,” dropped unexpectedly during the late hours on March 15. Lamar has always been quality. I found him during my freshman year of high school, shortly after his official first album "Section.80" … [Read more...] about Kendrick Remains Unapologetic

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 with a mash-up of visual and audio clips … [Read more...] about Hip-Hop Legend Opens Up in ‘Nas: Time is Illmatic’

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