Examining the life and legacy of DMX
Rest in peace DMX
April 9, legendary rapper DMX passed away due to a cardiac arrest as a result of a drug overdose. His death created shockwaves throughout the rap world. This came as […]
Author: Teren Kowatsch
COLUMN: The playlist to help you get through your quarantine boredom
Music to quarantine and chill to
The end is in sight. Vaccines are finally available; businesses are opened again and classes are slowly transitioning back to in-person learning. Despite finally seeing light at the end of the tunnel for this pandemic, there are still many students […]
Is longevity overrated in the music industry?
Is it better to have a 20-year career, or a 5-year career everybody remembers? This is a debate that crossed many people’s minds for a long time and is constantly […]
OPINION: The world of rap labels and their collectives
From TDE to Griselda, the music industry has some of the best collectives in years
Rap music occupies a space in the industry that is unlike many others. One aspect is its unique existence of collectives. In the history of rap, labels such as Death […]
Diving deep into the legends of Japanese traditional art
Exploring the mythos behind the Eastern art form
Tattoos are becoming more and more frequent among U.S. citizens, more socially acceptable and less taboo. One of the most interesting and unique styles of tattoo is “irezumi,” the Japanese […]
The ongoing problem of rap at the Grammy’s
Examining the mishandling of the rap and R&B category from the Grammy’s
The 2021 Grammy Awards Show recently happened, and their operations need to be discussed, specifically regarding the rap music category. The Grammys are the pinnacle of musical achievement, or at […]
“Illmatic” vs. “The Chronic”
Which of the two albums stand over the other in an album faceoff?
It’s a decades-old debate, New York vs. Los Angeles or East vs. West. This debate has been raging in the rap world for decades, now there is no concrete winner […]
“UNLOCKED 1.5” rare occasion where the remix is just as good as the original
Review of Denzel Curry and Kenny Beats reworked collaborative effort
Rapper Denzel Curry and producer Kenny Beats have each been on their own respective streaks of solid releases for the past few years. Kenny Beats has released solid collaborative records […]
Review of the classic R&B album following his Verzuz concert
R&B icon finally back in the public eye following his performance on Verzuz TV’s
One of the few good things to come from the COVID-19 pandemic is the alternative ideas and presentations musicians have used to broadcast their music. Up until his controversy with […]
“Tyron” proves Slowthai’s musical prowess as well as his apathy
Slowthai, a rapper, has been on a roll in recent years. His 2019 debut album “Nothing Great About Britain” rose to number nine on the UK charts and since then, […]