Tagged - Rap

“Vie”: a return to comfort, a loss of life

“Vie” delivers peppy synth and the fun, sexual lyrics that fans have come to expect and enjoy. Read More

Megan Thee Stallion finds her niche on ‘Megan II’

I would recommend it to anyone getting ready for a night out with their girlfriends, or for the gym on glutes days. Read More


The Strange Wonders of Quadeca’s “SCRAPYARD”

Benjamin Lasky, also known as Quadeca, has had one of the most interesting artistic trajectories I’ve ever seen. Many bands and artists are known for innovation within the context of their own work, genre, or music in general — The Beatles, Radiohead, and Björk come to mind — but the shift that Quadeca has made […]

Racism in rap

For Black rappers, their art and career are one of the couple of means of escape from the harsh reality of systemic racism. Read More

An engaging concert with Aminé

“You’re beautiful,” said Aminé, very politely.    “I know!” screamed the crowd in response.   “You’re very fucking beautiful.”    This call and response continued throughout Aminé’s high-energy, beautiful firework of an intimate show in Feldman Ballroom this Yellowjacket Weekend.    He burst onto the small stage with “Yellow,” the warm, easy second track from […]

On ‘ABBA’ a fresher Joey Bada$$

But you want more from this talented young emcee, especially because he shows he’s able to give it. Read More