Kendrick Lamar’s half-finished masterpiece

By Zachary Landau | The Duquesne Duke It’s difficult to assess Kendrick Lamar’s newest album in the context of the rest of his career. It would not be too far of a stretch to say that Lamar has positioned himself as a staple of the hip-hop scene, with his unique blend of West and East coast influences and impeccable lyrics turning the limelight squarely on … Continue reading Kendrick Lamar’s half-finished masterpiece

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Survival of the illest: Who holds hip-hop’s throne?

By: Saúl Berríos-Thomas | Layout Editor Listening to music is a very personal endeavor, that is why people get much more upset about music awards than movie and TV accolades. Music plays a role in our psyche, our emotions and our mood. Which is why we are having two different people give you their top five rappers/rap groups. They will be different. You may hate a … Continue reading Survival of the illest: Who holds hip-hop’s throne?

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