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Tyler the Creator's album cover features the interpretation of his new character, St. Chroma. The masked and colorless persona contributes to the album's theme of false identity.

Tyler, The Creator Shares His Inner Light Through “CHROMAKOPIA”

Artist: Tyler, The Creator Album Title: CHROMAKOPIA Genre: Hip Hop, Jazz, Contemporary R&B Release Date: Oct. 28, 2024 Album Rating: 7.5/10 Tyler, The Creator released his eighth-studio...

In just the first week, Lil Tecca's PLAN A has made top 10 in the Billboard top 200 with 42,000 units sold.

Lil Tecca Navigates Growth With His New Album PLAN A

Anthony Fajardo, Sports Editor Oct 6, 2024

Artist: Lil Tecca Album Title: PLAN A Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap Release Date: Sept. 20, 2024 Rating: B+ With the release of his fourth studio album "TEC" in 2023, Lil Tecca has become a notable...

With seven diss tracks between them, Kendrick Lamar and Drake have divided the music industry and its listeners.

Kendrick Lamar Disgraces Drake Through Diss Tracks

Luke Savage, News Editor May 24, 2024

The culminating tension of years of indirect slander erupted in a matter of weeks as rappers Kendrick Lamar and Drake released a plethora of diss tracks aimed to humiliate and insult the opposing artist....

Travis Scott's concert was a tragedy that was handled terrible by its performer.

The Aftermath of the Astroworld Music Festival

Gabriela Vega, Staff Writer Nov 20, 2021

After taking a year-long break from production, the infamous AstroWorld festival marked its place in history as one of the most horrific events of 2021. Minutes before Travis Scott's concert, fans rushed...

Preview of The Off-Season Tour as you enter the FTX Arena.

J. Cole Opens “The Off-Season” Tour In Miami

Alan Morffi, Staff Writer Oct 10, 2021

J. Cole took his talents to the newly renamed FTX Arena (previously American Airlines Arena) on Sep.24 to open his upcoming “The Off-Season Tour.” J. Cole headlines the tour with special appearances...

Drake’s sixth studio album, “Certified Lover Boy”, had an impressive streaming debut making it his tenth No. 1 album.

Drake Does It Again: Certified Lover Boy

Alan Morffi, Staff Writer Sep 25, 2021

Album: “Certified Lover Boy” Artist: Drake Release Date: Sep. 3, 2021 Our Rating: A- Genre: Rap/Hip-Hop Drake has been the showman of rap for a decade now, and “Certified Lover Boy”...

Women in Rap: Breaking Down Stereotypes

Women in Rap: Breaking Down Stereotypes

Hannah Fabing-Gonzalez, CavsTV Staff Jan 15, 2021

Given that the rap music industry was predominantly led and dominated by males, women found themselves being objectified and oversexualized in their lyrics/songs. Fortunately, this year, the emphasis and...

Meghan Thee Stallion and Cardi B recently released WAP, immediately going under fire for the explicit lyrics.

Women in the Music Industry: Society’s Uncontrollable Bias

Ingrid Moises, Staff Writer Sep 15, 2020

Over the years, the music industry has transformed to portray a very diverse group of artists and genres. The rap industry, in specific, has grown in popularity since the 1970s. Rap music has been an important...

Travis Scott's new album "ASTROWORLD" has seen all 17 songs make the Billboard Hot 100.

Traveling to ASTROWORLD

Emily Simon, Co-Editor-in-Chief Aug 24, 2018

Album:“ASTROWORLD” Artist: Travis Scott Genre: Hip Hop Release Date: Aug. 3, 2018 Our Rating: A Released Aug. 3, the much enjoyed "ASTROWORLD" saw all 17 songs make the Billboard Hot 100....

Card B's new album cover with attention-grabbing colors and styles shows us another aspect of her bold personality.

Cardi B Back on the Beat

Mathilde Requier, highlights contributor May 3, 2018

With the release of new songs from Drake, Kali Uchis, Lil Xan and many other artists in the hip-hop world, the week of April 6 proved to be revolutionary for the music industry. With empowering and diverse...

J Cole's new album truly exemplifies his artistic style.

J. Cole’s KOD

Emily Simon, Features & Student Life Editor Apr 27, 2018

Our Rating: A J. Cole's album, released April 20, was one of much anticipation. This album was released only a year after his previous 4 Your Eyez Only and continued the artist's track record of releasing...

Humanz: Surprisingly Out of This World

Humanz: Surprisingly Out of This World

Laura Rico and Samantha Palacios May 19, 2017

Artist: Gorillaz (2D, Murdoc, Noodle, Russel) Album: Humanz Genre: Hip-Hop, Alternative Rock, Electronic, R&B,  and Rap Release Date: April 28, 2017 Our Rating: A If you don't...

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