One aspect of this album that I really enjoy is the fact that among the powerful beats and brilliant combinations of instruments there is always a message about race, class, religion, or confidence that rings true.
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In a way, Odd Future is like a unicorn. They don’t expect or care if people understand them or can relate to them, but they are in fact, real — and they are also magical.
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How ‘Watch the Throne’ Can Convert Non-Rap Fans
by Kaley Belval September 21, 2011I was never a fan of rap or hip-hop of any kind. But with “Watch the Throne,” the new collaborative album from Jay-Z and Kanye West, I couldn’t help but love the combination of awesome lyrics and amazing beats.
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Indie and R&B music come together to make sweet beats By Matt Kelly For years, the indie music scene has been an extremely exclusive affair.…
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Legitimizing critical theory within the genre By Julissa Trevino From UC Berkeley’s Tupac course to Syracuse University’s course on Lil’ Kim, hip-hop is becoming ever-infused…