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Ye Unhinged

Luke Rexing, Contributor March 2, 2022

The potential “genius” and most controversial rapper of our time, Ye (aka Kanye West), recently dropped a prequel to his last album on February 22, 2022, titled Donda 2. The rapper has been in the...

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Action Bronson & The NBA Leather Tour: An Artistic Expose

Casey McCabe, Vice President February 16, 2022

On Saturday, February 12, Action Bronson’s NBA Leather tour graced the stages of the Fillmore: Minneapolis. First opening its doors exactly two years prior on February 12, 2020, the Fillmore is one of...

Cordaes Sophomore Album: A Prime Example of Good Storytelling In Rap

Cordae’s Sophomore Album: A Prime Example of Good Storytelling In Rap

Casey McCabe, Vice President February 4, 2022

Making its debut on January 14, Cordae’s sophomore album features appearances from the likes of Gunna and Lil Durk, and even established industry heavyweights like Eminem and Stevie Wonder. The album,...

103.5 Dawn FM

103.5 Dawn FM

The Weeknd Crafts Another Masterpiece
Austin Lentz, Contributor February 3, 2022

Dawn FM is the fifth studio album released by singer-songwriter Abel Tesfaye, more commonly known as The Weeknd. Dawn FM is the follow-up album to After Hours, which received critical acclaim with top-charting...

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Polo G Sold-Out Concert at The Armory: Fans Make or Break Show

Casey McCabe, Vice President December 15, 2021

Polo G’s second stop on his “Hall of Fame” tour hit the Armory, selling out the venue. Although the energy was palpable going into the show, it quickly became a reminder of how fans can make or break...

Juice WRLDs Posthumous Legacy Expands with the Release of Fighting Demons

Juice WRLD’s Posthumous Legacy Expands with the Release of “Fighting Demons”

Josh Klopp, Contributor December 15, 2021

December 8, 2021, marked two years since the tragic passing of the beloved rapper Juice WRLD. He died of an accidental overdose just six days after his 21st birthday. December 9 was announced as the first...

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Artist Profile: Allan Kingdom

Casey McCabe, Vice President December 1, 2021

Allan Kingdom, real name Allan Kyariga, is a Canadian born rapper and musician who grew up here in the Twin Cities; St. Paul to be exact. “My musical style is pretty international I would say, I take...

Adeles 30 Beats Out Elite Competition to be Biggest Release of the Year

Adele’s “30” Beats Out Elite Competition to be Biggest Release of the Year

Josh Klopp, Contributor December 1, 2021

November 19 ended the high-profile rollout of Adele’s latest album. Before the name of the album was released, mysterious billboards that teased the number 30 appeared in cities like London, Dubai, Los...

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Chris Webby Returns to Minneapolis for Another Halloween Bash

Casey McCabe, Vice President November 12, 2021

On October 31, 2021, Chris Webby returned to Minneapolis upholding his longstanding tradition of performing in the Twin Cities on Halloween night. This time Webby and friends selected the Cabooze, a small...

UK Rap - Hottest artists coming from overseas

UK Rap – Hottest artists coming from overseas

Murphy Eggers November 11, 2021

Over the past couple of years, the world has seen a wide array of styles of music emerge.  One of the biggest genres of music that has quite a few variations is hip-hop.  No matter what part of the United...

Eight Dead after Travis Scotts Astroworld Festival

Eight Dead after Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival

Charlie Rapheal, Editor November 10, 2021

On Friday November 5, Travis Scott’s Astroworld music festival left eight dead. Trouble began when the crowd of around 50,000 people began pushing towards the front of the concert, and compressing everyone...

Pardyalone Finishing Off 2021 With A Bang

Pardyalone Finishing Off 2021 With A Bang

Casey McCabe, Vice President October 27, 2021

When I first spoke with Pardyalone, real name Kalvin, a native of Edina, Minnesota, earlier this year, it was over Zoom. Neither one of us had been to a live concert in ages. As the pandemic’s grip has...

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