Album Review: Pink Friday 2 by Nicki Minaj
Pink Friday 2 Nicki Minaj Young Money, Republic Records Score: A+ Pink Friday 2 is the fifth studio album by Nicki Minaj released on Dec. 8, her 41st birthday, as a sequel to her...
Tagged: rap
Is it rap merch or a luxury brand?
By Mikaela Delos Santos, Publishing Editor At what point are certain rapper brands considered luxury? Yeezy’s, October’s Very Own (OVO), Golf Wang— is it rapper merch, or is it an actual brand? These were...
Controversy and division: a closer look at the 2023 grammy nominees for best rap album
Spencer Yu, Staff Writer The Grammys is one of the most controversial things in the hip hop space, some artists work their entire lives to win a trophy and to be recognized as one...
Remembering Takeoff’s Legacy in the hip-hop world
Spencer Yu, Staff Writer Violence against rappers has been a troubling trend that has popped up recently with six rappers having been killed in 2022 alone. The most recent case involved rapper PnB Rock...
Why You Should Pay Attention to JID
Spencer Yu, Staff Writer Destin Choice Route, more commonly known as JID, has been touted as one of the best rappers to come out of the 2010’s for his unquestionable ability on the mic....
Calgary rapper RTC Profit launches new album exploring the need to stay motivated despite obstacles
by Amie Osness, Contributor The COVID-19 pandemic changed how musicians were able to interact with audiences. But with perseverance and newly relaxed restrictions, Calgary rapper RTC Profit released a new full-length album and celebrated with...
Review: Donda 2
By Spencer Yu, Photo Editor Kanye West, in my opinion is one of the most interesting artists of all time. Not only in the music space but in the art space as well. Practically...
Looking back at Kendrick Lamar’s Top Dawg Legacy
By Spencer Yu, Contributor Kendrick Lamar is widely regarded as one of the best rappers of this generation and potentially one of the greatest of all time. His consistently good discography and varying sounds...
Album Review: Certified Lover Boy by Drake
Certified Lover Boy Drake OVO Sound and Republic Records Score: B- For any other rapper, this would be a great album. But this is Drake, the artist of the decade. Pop culture holds Drake...
Album Review: Faces by Mac Miller
Faces Mac Miller REMember & Warner Score: A- For Mac Miller fans, listening to Faces has finally become an easy reality. On Oct. 15, the 2014 mixtape was put on streaming services, making long-time...
