Photo by Shaina Santos Last semester, Desta Dawn came to American University to perform at ESA Fest. The event was hosted by the Ethiopian & Eritrean Student Association to showcase Habesha culture. There were many standout performers, but Desta Dawn's...
Courtesy of Epic Records Jez Dior is a new face in the rap game. It has been a hectic few months for him. He signed with Epic Records in July, released his first single on the label, and became a better version of himself. We chatted with Jez after he played FIFA...
MHD is the future. The Afro-French rapper headlined U Street Music Hall on September 15. It was awesome. His Guianese-Senegalese roots give him the rhythm that sets him apart from any other rapper you've ever heard. That, and his rapid fire French lyrics. His love...
Shot by Brian Harrington August was a busy month for A$AP Ferg. With the release of his solo mixtape Still Striving, and A$AP Mob's Cozy Tapes, Vol. 2, he has been working around the clock. After his performance in Bender Arena, we had the opportunity to talk to him...
I may be over a month late on giving my opinion on Starboy, but I just wanted to process my emotions before babbling on for thousands of words. I decided to make this short and sweet. After listening through Starboy, I sat and stared at my ceiling for a couple of...
Courtesy of Vox I was served lemons, but I made lemonade. I'm here today to talk about the blessings that Beyonce Giselle Knowles Carter bestowed on us a week ago. I knew we would be seeing a different side of Bey the second I heard her say “I love my baby...
Courtesy of Consequence of Sound So Help Me God, Swish, Waves, and now The Life of Pablo. Regardless of what Pablo or Paul he's referring to, I'm here for it. It's important to understand that what Kanye does is above rap. He makes art. Sure, every musician is an...