Freestyles to take to the grave Yara Choeb February 27, 2024 Opinion, Rap If someone asked me what I wanted to eat for my last meal, I would say forget the food. Play these 5 classic freestyles and I'll rest peacefully. Jokes aside, the 5 freestyles listed here merely reflect th...
Listener’s delight: the sensory feast of rap music Anna Linn February 20, 2023 Black Culture, Columns and Opinions, Opinion, Rap 1 Comment When asked how rap music makes you feel, a few things probably come to mind. You might remember your heart rate rising or your mind speeding up against the rapid beat. Whether it’s at a concert among the wild...
Crazy, sexy, cool, and female: The influence of 90s R&B girl groups today Shelby Mayes June 16, 2017 Columns and Opinions Everyone has heard singers, songwriters, and producers reference and use samples from the girl groups of the 90s, but it’s time a proper light was shed on how and why these women had the cultural impact that ...
Overheard at Berkeley: A human playlist Desiree Diaz March 27, 2017 Photos Ever wondered what that kid walking passed you is listening to through their earphones? Here's what some Berkeley students are listening to as they stroll through campus: Hayley: J. Cole - "St. Tropez...
J. Cole brings a hearty mix of hip hop and comedy to the Bay Edfil Dulay July 23, 2015 Concerts, Festivals, and Live Reviews, Photos Fanatic fans, clouds of smoke, and brilliant performances only begin to describe J. Cole's performance at the Shoreline Amphitheatre last Tuesday night. In the Bay for a stop on his Forest Hills Drive t...
J. Cole to drive through the Shoreline Amphitheatre Edfil Dulay July 11, 2015 Concerts, Festivals, and Live Previews With all three of his albums hitting number one on the Billboard charts, high energy showmanship, and comparisons to greats like Tupac, J. Cole has been taking the hip-hop world by storm. Back in March...