How Dua Lipa’s Quarantine Album “Future Nostalgia” Was a Trendsetter Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University The album was leaked just days before its planned release, but this PR disaster paved the way for other big-name artists to turn out early releases.… August 3, 2020
5 of the Most Envelope-Pushing Rappers in the Game Monica Petrucci, Emerson College Hip hop has changed a LOT in the last five years, and these artists are largely to thank.… August 17, 2018
Everything You Need to Know About the 3 Rap Beefs Going On Right Now Ashlyn Leigh Willis, University of North Alabama Drake vs. Pusha T, Chief Keef vs. 6ix9ine and Lil Uzi Vert vs. Rich the Kid. What a time to be alive.… June 16, 2018
The 6 Rising Artists to Watch in 2018 Plamedie Ifasso, Texas Woman’s University Move over Mariah Carey, these artists have already hit all the right notes to sing in the new year!… February 4, 2018
These 4 Grammy Nomination Categories Show a Step in the Right Direction Jack Brandon, University of Michigan The Recording Academy has announced the nominations for the 2018 Grammys, and if they snub Kendrick a third time, that’s on them.… December 20, 2017
Examining the 2016 XXL Freshman Class of Hip Hop Kevin Cordon, University of California at Irvine From Lil Yachty to Denzel Curry, here’s a breakdown of the year’s hottest up-and-coming rappers.… June 29, 2016