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Cakes da Killa and Homosexual Hip Hop

10/27/2015

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Written by Sieya Sims
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We too often believe that radio play and making millions of dollars is the only way to be considered a successful musician, but for Cakes Da Killa, he’s already hit his own mark of success. His presence is powerful and and his aggressive music is rife with explicit content, savage lyrics, and impeccable delivery. He's integral to the LGBTQ hip-hop scene, and throughout it all he is unapologetically himself. 

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Speculating on Life After Death

10/14/2015

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Written by Adam Iddings
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A ghost is a dead person for whom we have not yet finished with mourning.  The Notorious B.I.G.’s 1997 album, Life After Death, is the recording of such a person.  This piece is a speculation on Life After Death, and the ghost story that listening to it entails. ​

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The Overlooked and Underappreciated Mixtapes of 2015

10/8/2015

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Written by Andre Pettman
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Sicko Mobb
This year has been dubbed the "return of the hip-hop album", with artists like Kendrick Lamar and Drake reaching chart-topping success. Due to this mainstream success, there have been many mixtapes and EPs that have unfortunately become overlooked. This blog sheds light on some of these mixtapes and discuss why they deserve more attention. 

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Fan Forgiveness in Hip Hop

10/7/2015

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Written by Sieya Sims
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Azealia Banks and Rick Ross
Hip hop stars embroiled in a controversy are often forgiven by their fans— that is, if they’re male. Male rappers can make a slew of mistakes and continue to dominate the charts, whereas female rappers can make one mistake and lose all chances of success. This blog is a critical take on the gendered perceptions of hip hop stars and success, from the nineties to today, and it brings to light some theories on how fans choose who “deserves" to be forgiven. 

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