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Lil Yachty breaks his mold: same artist, new sound
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At the end of last month, Lil Yachty, a rapper not known for his creative endeavours but rather for consecutively producing one or two hits from each of his albums, released what has been titled one of the wildest musical left turns in recent years. The Atlanta rapper’s last previous albums were all mildly to…
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Hyper-sexuality in female rap
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While rap remains a male-dominated genre, more female rappers have become popular in recent years. From new artists such as Megan Thee Stallion and Latto to icons like Nicki Minaj who continue to rule the charts, there are now many mainstream rap songs sung by women. Even so, their top hits lack diversity. Spotify’s most…
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Why artists need to be treated better in the music industry
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Ever since I was a kid, I have been fascinated by the lives of people within the music industry. All of the components of it, from the singer to the person who runs the soundboard in the recording studio. It almost seemed like a fairy tale to me, but when I actually learned about how…
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Drake’s identity is going to be different for everyone – but he will always be a biracial, Jewish, Canadian hip-hop artist: An analysis of Drakes identity in HYFR
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Graphics Editor, Jamie Mere, breaks down the identity of infamous Canadian music icon, Drake, and his impact on pop culture Who really is Drake? While we all know of Drake and have an image of who we think he is, understanding his true identity is very hard to do. Drake has so many attributes and…
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Controversy rises over country-rap singer Lil Nas X collaboration with Wrangler jeans
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Up-and-coming artist Lil Nas X released his country-rap single “Old Town Road” in December 2018. The song quickly became viral, reaching number one on the Billboard Top 100 where it has remained for the last seven weeks straight. He recently announced his partnership with Wrangler jeans, and not everyone is happy about it. On May…
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How the genre of rap is evolving
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I like to think about rap on a spectrum — much like the political one. Just like there is a left and right in politics, there is a left and right in rap: liberals on the left, who encourage change and a forward way of thinking, conservatives on the right, who cherish and try to…
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John River brings #BlackOnCampus tour to Waterloo
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Despite dropping out of school himself, River listened, understood and gave advice on issues of being black in a predominantly white culture.
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The Life of Pablo is a game changer
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This is not an album review for The Life of Pablo — it’s too early for that. It’s likely that Mr. West’s seventh album isn’t even finished, yet it is out there to be heard. That’s worth discussing.
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Letter to the Editor – Feb 2, 2016
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It’s Time to Talk: Graduate Student Mental Health “Grad school is HARD!” How many times have you heard this, or said it yourself, since you made the decision to come to grad school? Or better yet, even when you started applying? Something that I continue to grapple with is the value of a university degree,…
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A conversation with local rapper, Ramsay Almighty
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Showcasing a sense of sonic atmosphere, Ramsay’s singles contain trickles of laughter, conversation and clinks of drinks that invite hesitant ears.
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