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(08/03/18 4:47am)
Drake has unquestionably been at the top of the hip-hop hierarchy for some time. As recently as last year, his claim, “I’m top two, and I’m not two” was not an outlandish one, given the immense commercial success which follows virtually every record he touches. Since bursting onto the scene almost a decade ago, the rapper / singer has been a ubiquitous presence in clubs, millennial aux cords and post-breakup playlists.
(01/16/18 5:20am)
It was not long ago that the world came to know of Metro Boomin through one of the most ubiquitous and hilarious forms of modern communication — the meme. After contributing to the production of Kanye West’s song “Father Stretch My Hands Pt. 1,” one of his signature ad-libs — “If Young Metro don’t trust you I’m gon’ shoot you” — quickly went viral, getting featured in all sorts of Vines and other memes.
(01/01/18 5:57pm)
2017 was an eventful year for Quavo and Travis Scott — throughout the last 12 months, both artists have rapidly ascended into the mainstream forefront, firmly established themselves into hip-hop’s elite and gained loyal fan bases in the millions. As a result, it wasn’t without significant buzz and fan fervor that their collaborative album “Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho” was released Dec. 21. The artists’ starpower quickly propelled the project to chart tops, capping off a resoundingly successful year for both rappers.
(10/24/17 3:22am)
When two rap monoliths come together for a collaborative project, all too often the final product is released amidst a sea of anticipatory fervor and endless fan hype. Such was not the case with Future and Young Thug’s “Super Slimey,” which dropped without warning last Friday. Even so, the starpower of the artists quickly propelled the mixtape up charts across the globe, serving as a cherry on top to an eventful 2017 for both rappers.
(07/26/17 12:30am)
“I wish I was dead already,” Lana Del Rey mused in a 2014 interview. It’s a controversial quote that, although taken deeply out of context by many, still effectively summarized the bleak, depressing, yet cinematic nature of her early career work. A more recent interview saw the singer reverse course on that stance — “F--k that guy,” she remarked about the journalist when asked about the infamous quote.
(04/24/17 5:23am)
Random Row Brewing Company will host a special charity event Thursday to fundraise for Carpenter’s Kids at U.Va., a non-profit organization dedicated to financing the education of impoverished Tanzanian youth. Featuring a diverse palette of music and entertainment options, there will be something for everyone to enjoy while contributing to an important cause.
(03/23/17 5:54am)
When Drake first announced his latest project, “More Life,” would be released as a playlist rather than a traditional studio album or even a mixtape, he drew widespread skepticism for making a seemingly arbitrary decision. Many derided the playlist designation as a different name for the same output, with The Ringer even commenting, “It’s just an album, dude.”
(02/27/17 7:43am)
A man with many names must grapple with the many personas to come with them. Born as Nayvadius DeMun Wilburn, Future Hendrix — more commonly known only as Future — certainly knows a thing or two about this. Since his ascent to hip-hop’s elite, Future has become known as the auto-tune dependent trap monarch who grinds out club banger after banger.
(02/21/17 5:21am)
When Future first burst onto the hip hop scene several years ago, he was widely dismissed as the mumbling, bumbling, auto-tune abusing jester cashing in his 15 seconds of fame on a fad that was soon to diminish. But then the unexpected happened — the rapper started to drop project after project, making a marvelous run to hip-hop’s A-list and striking gold on bangers such as “F—k Up Some Commas,” “Low Life” and “Wicked.”
(01/18/17 3:59am)
When English indie band The xx released their self-titled debut album in 2009, they were swept to unexpected critical acclaim and sleeper hit status, earning them a cult following based on their tracks’ nuanced, minimalist and seductive sound. The smooth production of Jamie Smith, or Jamie xx, paired with the chemistry of singers Romy Croft and Oliver Sim definitively elevated the trio into mainstream awareness. Their follow-up, “Coexist,” built upon this sound and added to their legend.
(12/21/16 11:31am)
“Double platinum with no features” is a mantra many loyal followers of Jermaine Cole have repeated when boasting on behalf of the rapper and his critically-acclaimed third studio album “2014 Forest Hills Drive.” The album precipitated Cole’s meteoric ascent to hip-hop’s A-list, but, in the two years since then, the North Carolina MC has quietly faded from the public spotlight.
(10/18/16 4:19am)
It has been quite a year for Jayceon Terrell Taylor, more commonly known by his stage name, The Game. He has remained as active as any other rapper, releasing five albums in the last five years and igniting a feud with Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill — not bad for the man who made his biggest splash 11 years ago with his debut album, “The Documentary.” Game’s latest installment, “1992,” is a throwback period piece, skillfully blending old-school sounds, themes and subjects.
(09/21/16 1:44am)
Mac Miller has come a long way. After bursting onto the hip-hop scene in 2011 with the commercially successful but uncompromisingly basic “Blue Slide Park,” the rapper has since distanced himself from his debut album, opting instead for deeper introspection and more experimentation. “The Divine Feminine” represents a culmination of Miller’s growing artistry.
(05/05/16 7:44pm)
For someone who has carved out a career singing and rapping his way to superstardom, versatility is the name of the game. Such is life for Drake, who has shown off this unique skillset en route to huge commercial and critical successes. In “Take Care,” he poured his heart out in emotionally laden songs such as the infamous “Marvin’s Room,” while in “If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late,” he rapped over harder, more sinister tracks like “Know Yourself.”
(04/29/16 1:53am)
After bursting onto the rap scene in 2013 with his debut album “Trap Lord,” it seemed that A$AP Ferg was destined to craft a career rapping about street life and various vices over sinister trap beats. Although his unique delivery and production differentiated him from his peers, such an overall career focus was not really distinctive in the the rap game.
(04/04/16 1:20am)
When was the last time an artist prided himself on being “slimy?” Although not the most glamorous word, rapper Young Thug has adopted it as his moniker, releasing yet another mixtape which embraces a level of foulness.
(09/16/11 1:20pm)
A new study by the Graduate Management Admissions Council released this week reported a marked decrease in applications to programs offering full-time degrees in Masters of Business Administration nationwide.