Kendrick Lamar
The cultural curator, who in the past decade has been given the biggest awards in music and literature for the conversations around the modern African-American reality. Kendrick Lamar is a driving voice in accepting the pressure oppression births in beauty, art, language, tradition, and expression of culture. The Debut Beginning with Section.80, his first album, […]
February is Black History Month, where we celebrate the contributions made by Black Americans in various fields. As we celebrate Black History Month, it’s essential we recognize the impact of Black musicians on the music industry and pop culture today. While June is designated as African American Music Appreciation Month, it’s never a bad time […]
It was a sunny and hot afternoon. Thousands walked into Zilker Park, anticipating their favorite artist. It’s the start of the second weekend, and many prepare with water bottles to keep cool. The Altons The day started at 1:45 PM with The Altons on the IHG stage. Their swift harmonies and slow instrumental brought a […]
On Saturday, Oct. 7, Austin City Limits, informally known as ACL, was in full swing as fans entered Zilker Park in anticipation of several talented artists.
Austin City Limits is back for 2023 and has revealed its stellar lineup, which features Kendrick Lamar, Shania Twain, the 1975, Alanis Morissette and many more. The Austin City Limits Music Festival is a staple in the Austin Community, and lineup release day is always a day to anticipate. The lineup for both weekends was […]
Steve Lacy and Fousheé get ready to bring the heat to Warehouse Live! Steve Lacy and Fousheé are coming to Houston to play at Warehouse Live on October 25th, 2022! With his new hit album, Gemini Rights, people are eager for this eventful night. Although tickets have sold out at the venue, tickets are still […]
Texas-born R&B singer Christian Berishaj, more known as JMSN is signed to an independent record label named White Room Records. He has been consistently releasing soulful albums since 2012 and continues to progress his style and make a name for himself. He has worked with the kinds of Kendrick Lamar, Game, J. Cole, and many […]
Dimitri Leslie Roger AKA Rich the Kid signed with interscope records on June, 2017. He released his breakout album The World Is Yours less than a year later on March 30, 2018. Rich the Kid grew up listening to the “usual suspects,” Nas, Jay-Z, 2Pac, Notorious B.I.G. & 50 Cent and was influenced by their […]
Weezy F Baby and the “F” is for… And the “F” is for – Fantastic, which describes how I’m feeling right now. And the “F” is for – Finally, as in, “Finally the wait is over.” And the “F” is for – Fabulous, which describes Wayne. And the “F” is for – Father, as in […]
Rapsody, two-time Grammy nominated rapper, side steps pigeon holes, boxes and generalizations. She has been labeled a “conscious rapper.” While that title appropriately describes her style of music, she wants to model for others that “You don’t have to be just this.” The idea behind this statement is that the power to be anything and […]
Dripping with melancholy, drugs, and Echoes of Silence, The Weeknd is back with a 6-track project titled My Dear Melancholy. It’s not exactly Wicked Games era, but it’s so good we can only hope that a longer 15-track album follows shortly.
All Photos by Waylon O’Day
Coverage by Waylon O’Day and Parnia Razi Noname As fans trickled in on another beautiful day for the second day of BUKU, Noname’s voice filled the air as she began performing at the Power Plant main stage. She came onstage and before she even began her presence and energy shifted the audience’s as well, […]
Prior to this album, I had only known the name “Nipsey Hussle” as a West Coast hustler; someone who was well respected in the game yet didn’t draw a lot of attention outside the worlds of hip-hop enthusiasts and artists within the industry. After his release of the politically charged “FDT feat. YG,” Hussle subsequently […]
ITS WEEZY F BABY SEASON AND THE “F” IS FOR FINALLY! About a month after his Christmas day release of Dedication 6, Lil Wayne releases anotherhard-hitting installment to his Dedication series. Despite what XXL might have you think, there are 20 tracks on this mixtape (not 19 like in their list shown to the right). Dedication […]
Rapper Destin Route seems to have an appropriate name for the up-and-coming moves that he is making by the better known stage name J.I.D. Earlier this year he became one of the latest artists who got signed to J. Cole’s Dreamville Records, following which he released his debut album The Never Story in March. J.I.D, […]
Wiz Khalifa is one of hip-hop’s biggest superstars. With 6 studio albums, 15 mixtapes, countless singles, 12 of which are platinum or multi-platinum, he has spent the past 12 years paving the way to a perfect balance in everything in his life while forever hustlin’. Wiz was a thug. Hustlin’ on the streets as a […]
http://gty.im/831083668 Stephen Bruner AKA Thundercat has been making waves as an electric bassist since joining legendary thrash metal band Suicidal Tendencies at age 16. His idiosyncratic six-string style has delivered him to the likes of Erykah Badu and Kendrick Lamar, with whom he won a Grammy for the track “These Walls.” One gets the sense, […]
Back from her 3-year hiatus, SZA returns with her debut album Ctrl, an album filled with raw, honest-to-God story telling that speaks about tainted romance and modern day relationships with deeply personal lyrics. Pushing the boundaries of R&B by blending sounds with other genres, SZA’s album beautifully shows us what it’s like to be in love […]
Kendrick Lamar’s new album DAMN has been one of the most highly anticipated albums of the year, after his last album To Pimp a Butterfly (2015) got so much attention, and he teased fans with releasing his single “Humble” a few weeks ago. In many ways, Kendrick is our definition of what hip-hop is today, he sets […]
