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By: Maribelle Gordon Rap beef is officially back–and this round is between arguably the two hottest female rappers in the game right now. Back in January, Megan Thee Stallion shocked the internet with the release of her single “HISS”, which has all the elements of an all-time great diss track. The song is aggressive, creative, …

By: Emma Leonardi Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you heard the news announced at the 2024 Grammys that sent Swifties into a spiral—Taylor Swift is coming out with her eleventh studio album. The album is titled The Tortured Poets Department and is scheduled to be released on April 19th, 2024. Thanks to several …

By: Izzy Rosales *note: this review is purely based on music and is not related to the nature surrounding Megan and Nicki’s feud*  While the beef between Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion has been ruminating for a couple of years now, both artists wasted no time in starting off the new year right. That …

By: Morgan Mueller Infamously out of the public eye, yet adored by fans and celebrities alike, Frank Ocean has become one of the most innovative names in music in the past decade. Despite his huge fan base, he is one of the most characteristically off-the-grid musicians of our generation, with a certain commitment to privacy. …

By: Morgan Mueller Pursuing the mastery of an instrument can be an exciting yet daunting task. Where do you even start? Students in particular have a unique type of challenge, as it can be difficult for full time academics to make space in their life for the time commitment of music learning. So, let’s break …

By: Morgan Mueller As we’ve settled into our current digital age, it’s clear there has been a certain “for you-ification” of almost every listening experience. The utilization of AI by individual creatives and the arts industries alike has augmented human creativity as we know it. However, with grand innovations come grand critiques and ethical qualms. …

By: Alana Saucier Hip-hop and rap music have always been an agent of change, a powerful cultural movement which in turn influences society. Many young, talented rappers and hip-hop artists have been taken from us far too soon at the hands of gang violence. A prime example of one of the most famous cases of …

By: Delaney Gouveia The term “industry plant” is originally derived from the hip-hop genre, denoting somebody who finds success incredibly quickly, describing themselves as self-made or independent while having the backing of a major record label. They might hide their connections or advantages in the music world to seem more relatable, authentic, or down to …

By: Ava Bedoya An estimated 100,000 songs are uploaded to streaming platforms every single day. The rise of the internet paired with a rapid increase in accessibility to technology has made it easier than ever to make music of your own. With this massive uptick in music creation, it has become more and more difficult …