Evolution or Devolution? The Changing Structure of Songs Avery Heeringa, Columbia College Chicago Over time, music has varied in length and structure. In the current digital age, where does music clock in? … January 24, 2024
Dissecting the Grammy Nominees for Best Rap Album 2022 Liam Jackson, Michigan State University This year's list of nominees has a few familiar faces, and a few promising newcomers as well.… December 27, 2022
Has Hip-Hop’s Current Love of Sampling Eroded the Genre’s Originality? Kwami Maranga, Binghamton University The recent surge of sampled songs has led some to believe mainstream hip-hop has become unoriginal, but how accurate is this feeling?… September 11, 2022
Jack Harlow’s KFC Meal Is Decent, but Still Falls a Bit Short Kwami Maranga, Binghamton University Just how finger-licking good is the rapper’s KFC meal?… July 29, 2022
Emma Chamberlain Went From YouTuber to Vogue and Jimmy Fallon Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge She had a humble start, but in the past five years she has been able to transform her entire career.… July 22, 2022
Lil Nas X’s Baby ‘Montero’ Is Born! Jenna Amore, Oakland University The controversial musical artist has been showing off his baby bump to his TikTok viewers, which finally culminated in the 'birth' of his latest album in mid-September.… September 29, 2021