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For the Love of Lars
I was introduced to punk rock in 2004 by my now husband. He showed me SLC Punk and, at 21, it instantly changed my life. I had felt lost and alone for years, even if I was surrounded by people that loved me. I was not whole. SLC was like getting punched in the gut while having the brightest light you can imagine flashing in your face. It was loud, violent, chaos... It was beautiful and my missing link. Punk rock had been hiding inside me waiting for the right person to wake up the beast.
By Kathlyn Downs7 years ago in Beat
Op-Ed: Nicki Minaj and Cardi B Beef
I woke up at five something this morning and checked my phone, as per my usual morning routine. What caught my eye is the Twitter moment about Nicki Minaj and Cardi B’s ongoing “beef.” I have a real problem with beefs within the rap community, mostly because it was rumored to be a beef that led to the deaths of Biggie and Tupac. They are useless and a level of petty one grows tired of reading about, seeing, and hearing of.
By Virtuosity's NewVMusic 7 years ago in Beat
Stop Dragging Taylor Swift and Start Supporting the Artists You Do Like
I was at the mall a few weeks ago when I saw something that made my blood boil—a shirt. This shirt happened to have a picture of Taylor Swift on it. However, her image was distorted by flames and words that read, “RIP Taylor Swift,” and there was a faded picture of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian in the corner. My brother got a rant from me on the car ride home about that shirt.
By Lily Kristian7 years ago in Beat
An Ode to Klaus Nomi
If I could travel back in time and see one artist or band perform live, it would be Klaus Nomi. To this day, it saddens me that I will never get to see him in concert. Klaus Nomi is one of those singers that not everyone has heard of. Those that know him, know him for his theatrical appearances, wide vocal range, and unusual but delightful music crossing genres of rock, disco, opera and new wave. He was once a backing singer for David Bowie. His only two albums, a self-titled debut and Simple Man, showcased high talent, an open mind, and a delight for listeners who love underground discoveries.
By Chloe Gilholy7 years ago in Beat
St. Louis, MO-Based Christian Rap Artist Is Recovering After Attempt on His Life
When news about a rapper being struck with gunfire makes local, national, or global headlines, the first thing people assume is that the artist is involved in a criminal lifestyle that could cause their life to end violently.
By Victor Trammell7 years ago in Beat
Eminem's Street Cred of Personas
Eminem is one of the most well respected rappers of the 21st Century. He has sold over 100 million albums worldwide (Shady Records). He is known for being a voice of reason of the rap scene and providing not just laughs and tears from his songs but also contemplative theses. In his 2017 album Revival, he displays his thesis of racial equality in his song “Untouchable.” He does this by beginning from a Caucasian police officer’s point of view to draw attention and then ending by rapping his beliefs on what the nation can do to change the disfunction. But why can he, a Caucasian male, release a song at that level of complexity and sensitivity? It is because of his reputation, being the first famous Caucasian to write a song in favor of the Black Lives Matter movement, and his lyrics are full of references and power.
By Carol-Ann Gibbs7 years ago in Beat
