Connecting Taylor Swift’s Songs To The Works Of Shakespeare, Hitchcock And Plath
Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching. Title of course: “The...
Saweetie The “Icy Grl”
Saweetie is an American rapper. After the release of her debut single "Icy Grl" in 2017, she was signed to...
Omar Apollo “Hopeful, Heart-On-Sleeve R&B From The Up Next Star
After signing a record deal with Warner Records, his debut album, Ivory, was released in 2022 to positive reviews for...
SZA – The Sophomore Outing Shows A New Side To Her Music
In 2017, Ctrl—a 14-track project rife with songs about love, sex, self-doubt, and heartbreak—became one of the most influential albums...
Jack Harlow – The MC Comes To Terms With Life As A Superstar, Hear It In Spatial
When Jack Harlow settled in to record “Movie Star,” something had been weighing on his heart: “I’m done faking humble,...
Joey Bada$$ – The Prodigal BK MC Returns To The Boom Bap – Hear It In Spatial
Throughout a handful of interludes across Joey Bada$$’s 2000—two of which feature words from Diddy and Nas—it’s not hard to...
Lizzo – “I Turn My Pain Into Profit.” Read The Interview And Hear The Album In Spatial
At this point, Lizzo needs no introduction. The endlessly witty, playfully braggadocious, and proudly plus-size powerhouse has been pocketing Grammys...
Charli XCX – One Of The Hottest Pop Stars Of The Moment
She was about to release a highly anticipated album in the spring of 2020 when, well, a mega tragic event...
What Is Mumble Rap: Cultural Laziness Or A True Reflection Of Contemporary Times?
Mumble rap. Sorry, what was that? Mumble rap - the most recent art form of rapping - or arguably the...
A linguist Breaks Down Why White People Should Never Rap The N-Word
At one of his recent shows, the Pulitzer Prize winning rapper and emcee Kendrick Lamar asked a white fan to...