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A Glance at Jorja Smith’s Artistry
Music, R&B, Neo-Soul, Alternative Hip-Hop, Garage, Afrobeat, Jazz Niall Smith 12/3/20 Music, R&B, Neo-Soul, Alternative Hip-Hop, Garage, Afrobeat, Jazz Niall Smith 12/3/20

A Glance at Jorja Smith’s Artistry

Exploring Jorja Smith's sonic range and her eclectic set of influences.

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Pressures From Online Classes
Education, Think-Piece, Music, Rap, R&B Christopher K 11/9/20 Education, Think-Piece, Music, Rap, R&B Christopher K 11/9/20

Pressures From Online Classes

A brief look at how students can manage COVID-19 and their studies.

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Album Review: Jim Legxacy’s ‘BTO!’
Music, UK Rap, Alternative Hip-Hop, R&B, Experimental Niall Smith 10/25/20 Music, UK Rap, Alternative Hip-Hop, R&B, Experimental Niall Smith 10/25/20

Album Review: Jim Legxacy’s ‘BTO!’

Last year, Jim Legxacy blessed the underground music circuit with his Dynasty Program. Find out how Legxacy has progressed artistically going into his sophomore project BTO!

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A Look Back at Nelly’s Style and Wardrobe
Music, Rap, Pop, R&B, Midwest Hip-Hop, Fashion, Sneakers Niall Smith 10/20/20 Music, Rap, Pop, R&B, Midwest Hip-Hop, Fashion, Sneakers Niall Smith 10/20/20

A Look Back at Nelly’s Style and Wardrobe

Nelly was undoubtfully one of the biggest rap stars of the 2000s. One aspect of his impact that is understated was Nelly's prevailing influence on black fashion.

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Should We Listen to Sad Music When We’re Not Sad?
Music, R&B, Alternative Hip-Hop, Neo-Soul, Alternative R&B Christopher K 10/16/20 Music, R&B, Alternative Hip-Hop, Neo-Soul, Alternative R&B Christopher K 10/16/20

Should We Listen to Sad Music When We’re Not Sad?

Chris K is back for another timely think-piece on whether we should listen to sad or emotive music when we feel happy.

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How ‘Savage Mode II’ Tributes the Classic Rap Album Covers of Yesterday
Music, Trap, Southern Hip-Hop, Rap, Midwest Hip-Hop Niall Smith 10/13/20 Music, Trap, Southern Hip-Hop, Rap, Midwest Hip-Hop Niall Smith 10/13/20

How ‘Savage Mode II’ Tributes the Classic Rap Album Covers of Yesterday

The new 21 Savage and Metro Boomin album cover speak volumes for the project itself. That classic mixtape feel is no accident, find out how it pays homage to the rappers that inspire the duo.

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Reflecting on Odd Future’s Legacy
Music, Alternative Hip-Hop, Experimental, R&B, Fashion, Television Niall Smith 10/2/20 Music, Alternative Hip-Hop, Experimental, R&B, Fashion, Television Niall Smith 10/2/20

Reflecting on Odd Future’s Legacy

In the early 2010s, Odd Future shook up rap music and helped redefine the face of mainstream hip hop. We're reflecting on the collective's lasting impact on the culture.

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The Meteoric Rise of Brent Faiyaz
Music, Alternative R&B, Neo-Soul, Rap, R&B, Fashion Niall Smith 9/25/20 Music, Alternative R&B, Neo-Soul, Rap, R&B, Fashion Niall Smith 9/25/20

The Meteoric Rise of Brent Faiyaz

From relative unknown to R&B underdog, the rapper turned singer Brent Faiyaz has everyone watching. Join us as we explore his career up until this point.

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Let’s Stop Comparing New Artists to Musicians of the Past
Music, Rap, Alternative Hip-Hop, Trap, R&B, Neo-Soul Christopher K 9/7/20 Music, Rap, Alternative Hip-Hop, Trap, R&B, Neo-Soul Christopher K 9/7/20

Let’s Stop Comparing New Artists to Musicians of the Past

Christopher K gives us an air-tight analysis of why we shouldn’t compare current artists to ones prior.

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How the Gorillaz Made Weird Music Cool
Music, Rock, Alternative Hip-Hop, Experimental, Trip Hop, Lo-Fi Niall Smith 8/31/20 Music, Rock, Alternative Hip-Hop, Experimental, Trip Hop, Lo-Fi Niall Smith 8/31/20

How the Gorillaz Made Weird Music Cool

Studying the one and only virtual band and their seamless ability to genre blend and innovate.

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Jim Legxacy Returns with His Electrifying New Single ‘4LeafClover’
Music, UK, Alternative Hip-Hop, R&B, Rock, UK Rap Niall Smith 8/25/20 Music, UK, Alternative Hip-Hop, R&B, Rock, UK Rap Niall Smith 8/25/20

Jim Legxacy Returns with His Electrifying New Single ‘4LeafClover’

The famed underground titan Jim Legxacy wows us with his long-awaited follow-up to his acclaimed 2019 EP.

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Studying Frank Ocean's Nostalgia, Ultra and His Comeup
Music, Alternative R&B, Alternative Hip-Hop, Neo-Soul, R&B Niall Smith 8/1/20 Music, Alternative R&B, Alternative Hip-Hop, Neo-Soul, R&B Niall Smith 8/1/20

Studying Frank Ocean's Nostalgia, Ultra and His Comeup

Find out how Frank Ocean went from an introverted songwriter to the most in-demand artist of the century.

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What Does DJ Khaled Actually Do?
Music, Rap, Pop, R&B Niall Smith 7/31/20 Music, Rap, Pop, R&B Niall Smith 7/31/20

What Does DJ Khaled Actually Do?

To the untrained eye, DJ Khaled is an under-qualified hype man. In actuality, he's the secret ingredient behind some of the biggest rap songs of the past decade.

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How Travis Scott’s Days Before Rodeo Pushed Psychedelic Trap into the Mainstream
Music, Trap, Alternative Hip-Hop, Rap Niall Smith 7/29/20 Music, Trap, Alternative Hip-Hop, Rap Niall Smith 7/29/20

How Travis Scott’s Days Before Rodeo Pushed Psychedelic Trap into the Mainstream

In the years since it's release, La Flame's second mixtape has reached mythical levels of acclaim amongst music fans. Find out what's behind the magic.

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How De La Soul Made It Acceptable for Rappers to Be Themselves
Music, Alternative Hip-Hop, Jazz Rap, Neo-Soul, Rap Niall Smith 7/26/20 Music, Alternative Hip-Hop, Jazz Rap, Neo-Soul, Rap Niall Smith 7/26/20

How De La Soul Made It Acceptable for Rappers to Be Themselves

De La Soul helped change the sound and image of modern rap music. Thanks to bad business deals, you can't stream De La in 2020. We're shouting out the legendary rap group for all of their accomplishments.

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Jhené Aiko’s Evolution From Working with B2K to R&B Superstardom
Music, R&B, Pop, Neo-Soul Niall Smith 7/19/20 Music, R&B, Pop, Neo-Soul Niall Smith 7/19/20

Jhené Aiko’s Evolution From Working with B2K to R&B Superstardom

From her start in music in the early 2000s to her dominance over modern R&B, this is Jhené Aiko's story.

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Exploring A$AP Rocky’s Diverse and Extensive Music Catalogue
Music, Rap, Alternative Hip-Hop, Fashion Niall Smith 7/16/20 Music, Rap, Alternative Hip-Hop, Fashion Niall Smith 7/16/20

Exploring A$AP Rocky’s Diverse and Extensive Music Catalogue

Whether it's trap, boom-bap or experimental, we're exploring Rocky's discography and what makes it so unique.

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Why Aaliyah Was So Important to the Development of Modern R&B
Music, R&B, Pop, Fashion Niall Smith 7/15/20 Music, R&B, Pop, Fashion Niall Smith 7/15/20

Why Aaliyah Was So Important to the Development of Modern R&B

Remembering Aaliyah's impact on pop culture and how she helped shape the sound of modern R&B.

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Why Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes and TLC Were Powerful Feminist Icons in the Music Industry
Music, R&B, Pop, Rap, Fashion Niall Smith 7/14/20 Music, R&B, Pop, Rap, Fashion Niall Smith 7/14/20

Why Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes and TLC Were Powerful Feminist Icons in the Music Industry

Reflecting on Left Eye and TLC's boundary-breaking impact on pop culture.

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How Pop Smoke Made UK Drill Music an International Movement
Music, Rap, Drill, Trap Niall Smith 7/13/20 Music, Rap, Drill, Trap Niall Smith 7/13/20

How Pop Smoke Made UK Drill Music an International Movement

Looking at how Pop Smoke revolutionised rap music in less than a year.

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