May 2, 2024
NextUp MicUp feat. That Mexican OT
The first rule of Hip Hop is to be yourself, and nobody does themselves better than That Mexican OT, whose personality reigns…
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Prismatik
Prismatik is an AURN Digital series that highlights social and political commentary on Black experiences both in the US and across the African diaspora. As African Americans are increasingly involved in learning the roots of their family and ancestral history through DNA testing and engaging in historical spaces, “Prismatik” is here to add intriguing conversations to the media sphere. We take it there.
April 29, 2024
Outkast – The 30th Anniversary of SouthernPlayalisticadillacmuzik
Let it be known that Outkast shook up the Hip Hop world on April 26th, 1994, with their debut Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik. Not because…
April 25, 2024
Rap Civil War: The Tragic Letdown of Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and J. Cole
When I first heard Kendrick Lamar’s verse on Future & Metro Boomin’s Like That, a high came over me. Kendrick was so…
April 19, 2024
Nas – 30 Years of Illmatic
Hip Hop in 1994 turned dark but in a good way. In the same streets that created breakdancing and block party DJs,…
March 25, 2024
Enny – The NextUp British Invasion
British-born artist Enny shows the influence of Hip Hop worldwide and is next to show that the U.K. has something to say.…
March 18, 2024
Hidden Figures: An Overdue Spotlight on Pioneer Lady MCs
Pioneers are often appreciated but need to be remembered in every genre, and Hip-Hop is no exception. Below are unsung women in…
March 18, 2024
American Gangsta: YG – My Krazy Life, A Decade Later
Before the rise of Drill rap, on March 18, 2014, West Coast rapper YG and producer DJ Mustard released the last certified…
February 20, 2024
Future’s Past: How the Film Origin Delivers an Alternative Black Experience
“I NEED EVERYBODY TO GO SEE THE MOVIE ORIGIN RIGHT NOW!!!” my friend sent in a group text. Instantly, questions flooded my…
February 14, 2024
Who Got Next: The Most Anticipated Albums of 2024
2023 was full of music choices, but 2024 is set to deliver the albums we’ve been waiting for. Without further ado, we…
February 10, 2024
In His Own Class: Revisiting Kanye’s The College Dropout 20 Years Later
On February 10, 2004, the old Kanye West released his debut album, “The College Dropout.” In a world where the term “game…
February 6, 2024
Tee Grizzley: First Day Out and Next Up
In 2016 Tee Grizzley stormed on the scene with his viral record “First Day Out.” The song was an autobiography that resonated…
February 5, 2024
From MJ to U-S-H-E-R: Why Usher Is the Next King
Usher “Don’t leave your girl around me” Raymond is the only artist worthy of wearing the crown left by the late Michael…