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In this article -- about how slang words like "Mommy" and "Daddy" represent decades of cultural and social development -- two shaded figures, a boy and a young man, exclaim the word "Daddy!" in front of a blue and green background with message icons on it. The boy's version is blocky and bold, with an exclamation attached; the man's is curved and luscious, hearts fluttering around it. The boy is holding his arms up in excitement, while the man is leaning on his hip in a seductive manner.

Daddy Energy and Mommy Vibes: Exploring the Evolution of Slang

Though un-noteworthy at first glance, slang words like "Mommy" and "Daddy" represent a long and fascinating cultural evolution.…

February 14, 2024

Two drumsticks hitting a snare, labeled "Amen Break..."

The Most Famous Drummer You’ve Never Heard Of

Morgan Brown, Wake Forest University

Gregory "G.C." Coleman left behind a huge legacy in hip hop music, whether you know his name or not.…

September 8, 2023

A screenshot from takeoff's funeral shows a group standing on stage in front of his picture on a screen.

Takeoff Left a Permanent Imprint on Hip-Hop

Liam Jackson, Michigan State University

This young rapper's life may have ended recently, but his impact on the music industry will last forever.…

November 22, 2022

Sad Rap’s Silver Lining? It Helps Promote Vulnerability in a Depression-Obsessed Genre

Jamie Lovley, University of Maine

With its increasing popularity, sad rap spreads awareness about mental illness and drug abuse in an industry fixated on partying.…

May 31, 2018

4 Hip-Hop Albums to Look for in June

Cleo-Symone Scott, Virginia Commonwealth University

This summer is about to be a hot one.…

May 30, 2018

Hip-Hop Artist Mike Melinoe Is Back with a New Sound, Single and Sense of Perspective

Gillian Farnan, SUNY Cortland

After taking a hiatus to explore other creative pursuits, Melinoe is back with a new single, 'Cyclones,' and fresh new sound.…

April 30, 2018

A Breakdown of ‘K.O.D.’ by J. Cole and Drug Culture

Sam Kasierski, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

According to J. Cole, the fans are all to blame. And the rappers.…

April 26, 2018

‘Kanye West – Reanimator’ Brings Lovecraftian Horror to Unexpected Realms

Tabitha Prisinzano, Columbia College of Missouri

By fusing Lovecraftian horror with the story of one of the most notorious names in hip-hop, Joshua Chaplinsky took the genre in a refreshingly hilarious direction.…

April 25, 2018

What Happened to the ‘Fancy’ Iggy Azalea?

Haley Newlin, Southern New Hampshire University

Will the old Iggy Azalea please come back to the stage?…

April 16, 2018

‘Mixtape Logic’ Is Back in His Newest Album, ‘Bobby Tarantino II’

Gillian Farnan, SUNY Cortland

‘Bobby Tarantino II’ is the sixth mixtape by Logic and it currently has his fans reeling as ‘mixtape Logic’ makes a much-welcomed comeback.…

March 19, 2018

3 Reasons Why TDE Is the Best Label in Hip-Hop Right Now

Sarah Marchan, University of Texas at San Antonio

TDE's 'Championship Tour,' their first full-label tour, is starting in Vancouver this May. Here are three reason why you should go see TDE's artists.…

March 18, 2018

5 Albums to Look Forward to in the Month of March

Xavier Austin Reyna, University of Texas at San Antonio

Watch out this month – artists are dropping albums like no tomorrow and you’ve got to be prepared. Here's a list of some you should definitely look out for. …

March 8, 2018

Under the Influence

Onaje McDowelle, University of Texas at Austin

San Marcos rap collective PNTHN reflects on the five albums that helped define their sound.…

March 1, 2018

The Sum of Their Parts

Christian Zeitler, Carnegie Mellon

With their new album, 'Vacation in Hell,' dropping April 6, The Flatbush Zombies offer a solution to hip-hop’s problem with carbon-copy personas.…

March 1, 2018

2018 Is the Year of Hip-Hop

Adriana Luna, Northwest Vista College

The new year has just begun, but these artists are already taking no prisoners with their lyrical mastery.…

February 7, 2018

Migos Releases Their Most Defining Album Yet: ‘Culture II’

Xavier Austin Reyna, University of Texas at San Antonio

Atlanta-based hip-hop trio 'Migos has wasted no time making their impact in 2018 with the release of 'Culture II.'…

February 2, 2018

The 2018 Grammys Marked Progress for People of Color, but Not Women

Alex Johnson, New York University

Though Kendrick Lamar, Donald Glover and Bruno Mars took home a slew of high honors, critics claim that the Grammys snubbed female artists.…

January 29, 2018

Brockhampton’s New Album Completes the ‘Saturation’ Trilogy Flawlessly

Jack Brandon, University of Michigan

The rap collective, who released three albums in 2017 alone, are exploring new frontiers in hip-hop, both sonically and thematically.…

January 24, 2018

The Latest Release by Hip-Hop Titan Eminem Hardly Lives up to Its Name

Patrick Murtha, Eastern Connecticut State University

After four long years, Eminem has returned with 'Revival,' and it's already garnering a series of less than positive reviews.…

December 23, 2017

A Beginner’s Guide to Freestyle Rap

Christian Zeitler, Carnegie Mellon

There are only two rules: Don't eat spaghetti beforehand and leave your sweater at home.…

December 21, 2017

The Top 10 Hip-Hop Albums of 2017

Patrick Murtha, Eastern Connecticut State University

The holidays are right around the corner, the New Year is almost upon us and it’s time for the annual end-of-the-year top ten lists.…

December 13, 2017

A Musician’s Quest for Social Reflection

Kelly Lambkin, SUNY Cortland

Brown University student Sebastián Otero Oliveras, an ethnomusicology major, is igniting social change one track at a time.…

October 30, 2017

King Krule’s ‘The OOZ’ is Unlike Anything Else Right Now

Jack Brandon, University of Michigan

Marshall’s third full-length release shows another young, once-in-a-generation talent for production, songwriting and artistry.…

October 29, 2017

Is Fergie’s New Music Glamorous or So Two Thousand and Late?

Andrew Crossan, University of South Carolina

The Dutchess has returned at last and, with some bumps in the road, has created work that’s worth a listen.…

October 11, 2017

What Defines Corny Rap?

Christian Zeitler, Carnegie Mellon

These are the four rappers who are commonly called out as corny and why people perceive them as so.…

October 8, 2017

XXXTentacion and Abuse: How Far Can an Artist Be Distanced from Their Music?

Jack Brandon, University of Michigan

The politics and lessons of XXXTentacion’s abusive behavior—which is by no means exclusive to him—and rash of domestic abuse among young hip-hop artists.…

September 26, 2017