Fans of Hip Hop can finally exhale. After a 5-year absence, Kendrick Lamar has returned to the music scene, releasing his highly anticipated album; “Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers”. Where he looks to address common themes in the everyday life positive or negative.
Hundreds of music fans lined up for hours the first weekend of April to shop at Amoeba Music’s new location after it had to close its Hollywood location in 2020 due to Covid-19.
DJ Khaled’s reign over mainstream hip-hop continues with the release of his eleventh studio album titled “Father of Asahd.” His previous album titled “Grateful” included his son, who was only one-year old, as an executive producer and now has this new album named after him.
By Andrew Ayala Hip-hop heavyweight Lil Wayne triumphs once more with the release of his highly anticipated veteran album “Tha Carter V.” Surpassing 100,000,000 streams in two days on Spotify alone, this album is destined to be one for the record books. It’s been four years since fans have received a “Tha Carter” album. This living legend does more than succeed this time around, and does so by revisiting past…
By Steven Adamo Analyzing Hip Hop as a tool of change, Adelante FYE’s “Hip Hop Summit” will feature guest speakers and live performances at the G3 Auditorium on May 12. The Emcee and facilitator of the event is Tyson Amir, educator and author of “Black Boy Poems.” The summit will also include a Hip Hop Empowerment panel. Turntablism will also be featured at the event with live performances from DJ…
By Anastasia Landeros A reflective Macklemore attempts to find his new groove without Ryan Lewis on “Gemini,” his first solo album in 12 years. But Macklemore isn’t entirely alone. All but one song features a cameo from another recording artist. The reflective “Ten Million” is the only true solo track on the album and offers listeners a dreamy, slightly electronic look into the rappers struggles as an artist, a constant…
By Jazmin Tellez Australian rapper Iggy Azalea has released her long awaited debut album “The New Classic.” The 15 track album packs a punch with strong instrumentals and Azalea’s clean flow to her raps. Azalea proves herself as a new artist with captivating and rather relatable music she put out on this album. The highlight of the album is the opening track, “Walk the Line,” a heartfelt song about the…
By Damien Guzman YG’s major label debut album “My Krazy Life” combines today’s gangster rap with sounds from the club and party scene. “My Krazy Life” includes 14 tracks. YG burst into the club scene for his hit single, “Toot it and Boot it” released in 2010. After he found fame in the club industry, he’s been focusing on making club hits, while keeping his Compton gangster-style roots close….
By Cynthia Lagunas Surprising his fans with the release of “Satellite Flight,” Kid Cudi says it is one of his best albums yet. Cudi began dropping hints about his soon to be released album, “Satellite Flight: The Journey to Mother Moon,” Feb. 24 via Twitter. The album’s intent to bridge his previous “Indicud” and the anticipated “Man on the Moon III” (MOTM3) is delivered with experimental space sounds. Cudi’s album…
By Damien Guzman School Boy Q’s “Oxymoron” delivers with a gangster south central sound, while keeping today’s stylish hip hop tone. “Oxymoron” is highlighted by songs, “Collard Greens,” “Break the Bank,” and “Man of the Year.” The track “Collard Greens” is a fast paced beat that features Kendrick Lamar. The beat is catchy and has a different sound to it, forcing flows to be quick and on point. The song…