Tag: Hip-Hop/Rap

Raw. That is what a mixtape personifies.  A sound accompanied by a lyrical approach that is both rugged and priceless, a diamond in the rough, if you will.  2012 had no shortage of fresh meat to chew on...
A lot has changed since Joey Bada$$’s critically acclaimed mixtape 1999 was released in 2012.  The project, loaded with double entendres and flow switches out the wazoo, propelled the young artist into hip-hop stardom. Now, after a five-year...

Hello Nasty Peeled Back The Madness Of 80s Hip-Hop A Decade Too Late

In the summer of 1998, long gone were the days of rappers addressing the audience with jester-like enthusiasm and an unwavering commitment to shutting...

Kendall Campus Graduate Making A Name For Himself In Miami Rap Scene

During his daily commute to Kendall Campus, Isaac Gomez passed the time by immersing himself in the music of hip-hop royalty—Tupac Shakur, J. Cole...

Kanye West’s Latest Album, Donda, Explores Grief And Faith

It’s finally here. Kanye West’s tenth studio album, Donda, has been released. After it was announced back in May of 2020, it seemed to vanish...

Tyler, The Creator’s Latest Album Is One Big Flex

When Tyler Gregory Okonma, better known as Tyler, The Creator, announced that he would be releasing Call Me If You Get Lost (CMIYGL), the...

In The Late-90s, The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill Changed Hip-Hop Forever

There are countless albums from hip-hop's lifespan that are considered classics, but the word "impactful" is reserved for only a few. One of those is...

Today’s Rap Lyrics Are A Watered Down Version Of What The Genre Once Was

Imagine this scenario. You hop into your best friend’s car, and after a quick salutation, you tell them your destination.  Since you have to get on...

After Three Year Hiatus, J Cole Returns With The Off-Season

J Cole released his sixth studio album, The Off-Season, on May 14. It’s been three years since Cole released KOD, and though the rapper was...

DMX’s Legacy Will Continue Long After His Death

Rapper DMX, known for deeply introspective lyrics about his life and struggles, died on April 9 surrounded by his family at White Plains Hospital...

Rap Legends Lose Their Flow

Throughout the last decades, we’ve seen the hip-hop and rap genre grow wider than ever. Starting off in New York during the 1970’s, DJs...

Ciro’s Five Favorite Rap Debut Albums

This year, N.W.A.’s landmark Straight Outta Compton turns 30 and continues to stand as one of the greatest and most influential albums of all...

Migos Bring the Hype With Culture II

The Georgia-made rap trio, Migos, has returned and they brought back their standard, hype-inducing sound to their third major album. Culture II is the...

4:44 Shows Jay-Z’s Growth

4:44 is rapper and songwriter Jay-Z’s latest album. The album, released on June 30, was built around several issues in his life including his relationship...