The recent murders of rap artists are connected via structural violence, gun laws, over-policing and systemic poverty — not via the contents of their music, argues David De Souza PO ’24.
Tag: Rap Music
Amped up: Polo G dominates the charts with “Rapstar”
The success of Polo G’s “Rapstar” is a perfect example of why rappers are the new pop stars, Mirabella Miller SC ’23 writes.
Debut project “Malibu Ken” rejects traditional rap norms with surprising introspection
Malibu Ken is a new hip-hop duo, consisting of rapper Aesop Rock and electronic musician Tobacco. In their eponymous debut album, the two work surprisingly well together. Credited as one of the most verbose MC’s of modern-day hip hop, Rock mixes clever, poetic rhymes with intentionally emotional vocals, while Tobacco