Hip-Hop Can Document Life in America More Reliably Than History Books
Describing my 2017 appointment as a faculty member, the University of Virginia dubbed me the school’s “first” hip-hop professor. Even if the job title and
Month: April 2025
Pass the Mic: Hip Hop as Global Conversation
50 years after hip-hop was started in the Bronx, NY, hip-hop has become a global musical genre. For the last Global Ed-Talk of the year, Dr. Derek Blackwell will give an interactive lecture on the global implications of hip-hop as an artform, story-telling medium, and tool for conversations about social issues and cultural identity. Light
Galactic & Irma Thomas Throw Down Mighty Funk, R&B and Gospel Grooves On Robust ‘Audience With The Queen’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
When the Soul Queen of New Orleans, Irma Thomas, first recorded with the funk outfit Galactic in 2010, the resulting single “Heart of Steel” became a Read More
35 Years Later: A Tribe Called Quest Steer Beats, Rhymes & Jazz Into Newfound Territory With ‘People’s Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm’
Of all the genres that have reached the mainstream level of success that Hip Hop has achieved, the one-time relatively new genre has some of the most
35 Years Later: Public Enemy Causes Cosmic Hip Hop Shift With ‘Fear Of A Black Planet’
Thirty-five years ago (4/10/90), a cosmic shift occurred in Hip Hop. The year was 1990, a new decade had begun, and the genre was gaining traction in
DATO’ MAW: The Rapper Leading Malaysia’s Chinese Hip Hop Revolution
We explore the Penang native's pioneering journey as he raises the bar on Chinese hip hop, fusing Malaysian influences along the way.
The problem with Hailee Steinfeld’s music career: Is Josh Allen’s fiance taken seriously as a pop star in today’s music industry? | NFL News – The Times of India
NFL News: Hailee Steinfeld is a talented singer with underrated hits like "Starving," "Most Girls," and "Wrong Direction." Her clean, radio-friendly voice blend Read More
Albums Under Review: “Operation Doomsday” –
Operation Doomsday vinyl The Xavierite When thinking about legendary albums, there is no doubt that MF DOOM makes the cut. Throughout his career, DOOM has been notorious for his influences from cartoons and comics, intricate wordplay, and having a
Yorkie Talks Covering Chappell Roan & Why ‘Masked Singer’ Was a ‘Dream’ Compared to Her Typical Reality TV World
Yorkie said she 'enjoyed every moment' of being on 'The Masked Singer,' telling Billboard in an exit interview that her elimination was no big deal. Read More
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