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Three Hip-Hop Albums Every Fan Should Listen To

Three Hip-Hop Albums Every Fan Should Listen To

By Ayran Tobaccowala March 29, 2023

★★★☆☆ Because of the rise in popularity of streaming services over the past decade, album drops from our favorite artists have become extremely frequent. A new release is no longer as impactful...

Made in America

Made in America Thrills Fans Despite Weak Moments

By Maddie Finn September 9, 2018

Over Labor Day weekend, the streets of Philadelphia flooded with what seemed like a sea of teenage girls in red tank tops and boys in basketball jerseys. They were headed to the same place: Made in...

DC’s Most Exciting Summer Musical Performances

DC’s Most Exciting Summer Musical Performances

By Mac Dressman May 20, 2018

July 27 Jay Z & Beyoncé at FedExField Queen B and J-Hova are coming to FedExField in Landover, Md., on July 27 and 28 to cement their reign as one of music’s biggest power couples. FedExField,...

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The Guide’s 2018 Grammy Picks

By Guide Editor January 26, 2018

RECORD OF THE YEAR Redbone (Childish Gambino)  Despacito (Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber) The Story of O.J. (JAY-Z) HUMBLE. (Kendrick Lamar) 24K Magic (Bruno...

BROCKHAMPTON

Top 10 Albums of 2017

By Mac Dressman January 12, 2018

1. BROCKHAMPTON – ‘SATURATION III’ What is most striking about BROCKHAMPTON is not the colorful and varied production that quickly worms its way into listeners’ heads, or the effeminate vocal...

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Album Review: ‘Lemonade’

By Kristen Fedor April 28, 2016

★★★★★ Beyoncé premiered her sixth solo album on HBO Saturday – but calling it an “album” is a gross understatement. “Lemonade” is a visual masterpiece that redefines what it...

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Meet Dikembe Mutombo

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Meet Dikembe Mutombo

By Emily Min and Emily Min December 9, 2014

Breaking news: Last night, a billion worlds collided. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (a.k.a. Prince William and Kate Middleton), as part of their three-day trip to America, attended the Nets-Cavaliers...

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Jay Z and Beyonce prove that they are still music royalty with their tour On The Run which has been filmed by HBO.

Television Review: ‘On The Run’

By Nicole Jarvis September 26, 2014

★★★★☆ When you think of Beyoncé and Jay-Z, what images pop into your head? Is it Brooklyn and Houston and mind-boggling personal and professional success? Or is it a gang king and a princess...

Since Last We Met ...

Since Last We Met …

By Alexis Oni-Eseleh and Alexis Oni-Eseleh May 29, 2014

We're baaaaack. You've missed us. We've missed you. At long last, the 4E drought is over. Seeing as it's been so long since last we met, let's make up for lost time. Here are five of the stories we missed...

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Rapper Nas, left, discusses the legitimacy of hip-hop in academia with professor James Braxton Peterson on Thursday in Gaston Hall.

Nas Talks Rap, Politics in Gaston

By Danny Funt March 28, 2014

Hip-hop artists seldom shy from bravado, but moderator James Braxton Peterson, a professor of Africana studies at Lehigh University, began Thursday night’s event — featuring sociology professor...

Dyson Discusses Highly Anticipated Nas Appearance

By Danny Funt March 27, 2014

Michael Eric Dyson, a professor in the sociology department, will appear Thursday evening in Gaston Hall alongside legendary hip-hop artist Nas. Dyson spoke with The Hoya on Wednesday about where Nas,...

Setting the Stage for Nasty Nas

By Danny Funt March 27, 2014

As New York City radio DJ Peter Rosenberg puts it, Nasir “Nas” Jones would belong on the Mount Rushmore of hip-hop. The legendary rapper from Queens, N.Y., is set to appear Thursday evening alongside...

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