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Editor's note: This is a guest commentary. Opinions do not necessarily reflect the views of the editorial board. “Pulse is a group of strong women who inspire each other. When we come together, we, We don't just work hard, it's like therapy. It's more than just a dance team because women who have shared similar experiences come together to dance, laugh, and connect emotionally. ” – Destiny St. Agathe Faure, second-year Pulse member. Creating spaces and events on campus that empower and bring joy to students of color is paramount, especially at predominantly white institutions. Pulse Hip Hop is the…
Gunna's comeback this year seems to have changed the story a lot and it's been a wild ride to witness. Although there is still much debate about his alleged “snitching” in the YSL RICO incident, no one can deny that his career has not been harmed in the slightest by it. Additionally, the College Park rapper recently performed at two major shows in New York and Los Angeles, the latter of which took place on Thursday (September 28). A large part of this renaissance was evident at this show, as he invited Afrobeats artist Victor Thompson to perform at his…
When I asked Jennifer Welch and Angie “Pumps” Sullivan — the hosts of the I’ve Had It, a podcast about best friends who complain — if they’ve ever complained about each other, they said, with 100 percent certainty and almost in unison, that they absolutely did. “I love Pumps more than anything on the planet. I’d give her a kidney, and maybe another organ on a good day,” Welch told me. “But another day I could say, ‘I hate her guts and she’s driving me crazy.’” Pumps added, “If you’re being completely honest with yourself, everybody has talked about everybody at some…
Text Since 1973, the art of hip-hop has captured the hearts and souls of countless people around the world. In celebration of 50 years of hip-hop, MCA is proud to present. Recover the memories of the Black Ark—Sculptural installation and stage by legendary artist Gary Simmons—held at Cobbler Atrium on September 29, 2023. The event is a collaboration with musician and producer Sam Thousand's music organization ChiBrations. Featuring a host of local artists and guests including Lawrence “Binky” Tollfree, Duchess the DJ, Asha Omega, Phenom, One Psalm, and more, this incredible collaboration will not only feature musical performances, but also…
Billboard forecasts which next-gen artists, creatives and executives will be tomorrow’s greats. Billboard If there’s one constant in the music industry, it’s this question: Who’s got next? As hip-hop’s 50th anniversary celebration continues, its various GOAT lists, special compilations and other reflections on the past have also elicited conversations about which younger artists now would warrant a similar spotlight in the future. After the respect and props being accorded to hip-hop’s fearless pioneers this year, who will be the next trustees ensuring hip-hop’s future? With that in mind, Billboard continues its yearlong celebration of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary with the rollout…
This story appears in KICKS 26. Buy it now. In the 50 years since the birth of hip hop, there have been more sneakers than there are babies in mothers' bellies. Here's a quick look at the sneakers that have influenced the soundtrack of our lives. 1970s: Puma Suede Suede's association with hip hop first came about as a sneaker for breakdancing. Breakdancing was born when DJ Kool Herc, widely considered the creator of hip hop, played his instrument longer so people could dance longer. Breakdancing and the PUMA Suede took the Bronx scene by storm. 1984 film Beat Street…
Photo illustration: Vulture.Photo: Getty Images Did you hear that? Hip-hop celebrates its 50th anniversary this year! Of course you asked. For the last few months, the internet has been filled with a wallpaper of sycophants and glorified articles exploring the history of the genre. There was also a tribute at the awards show. Lifetime Achievement Award. Brand deals. But there's one thing crucially missing from this grand celebration. That's a meaningful critique. “If hip-hop has always been so homophobic and misogynistic, how can you say it was progressive? How?” asks scholar Jason England, assistant professor of English at Carnegie Mellon…
“I think a lot of people imagine modern-day rappers in the studio with pen and paper writing down their raps, coming up with them, whittling them down, changing them.” I stopped writing. Not many people write.'' “Back when people used tape, there was only one take. So everyone had to behave properly.'' “For example, there used to be a time before there were 24 tracks. When a singer came in, he had to sing it. [expletive], top to bottom, baby. I needed to understand that. “Most music up until about 20 years ago was always recorded on tape. It's more…
CNN — Nigerian singer and songwriter Asake is creating a new Afrobeats sound that is both African and completely global. Originally a dancer, he started recording music in 2018. By 2020, Asaaki performed a banger called “Mr. Money” in nightclubs in Lagos and Port Harcourt, Nigeria. 2022 was his breakthrough year. He signed a record deal with YBNL Nation and was named “Mr. Money with a Mood.'' Since then, he has sold out tour dates around the world, including a performance at New York's Barclays Center earlier this month. This included a performance by an African artist, making him the…
The mysterious death of a prominent Afrobeats singer and rapper last week sparked outrage in Nigeria. Thousands of Nigerians demonstrated across the country on Thursday, demanding answers over the death of the late Ilerioluwa Arroba, who performed under the stage name Morbado. The 27-year-old man was pronounced dead on September 13th. What do we know so far? Aroba was admitted to a hospital in Lagos for an unknown illness and later died under unknown circumstances. Nigerian authorities said they had exhumed the body on Thursday amid calls for an investigation into the cause of death. A candlelight vigil was held…