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"She is taking a touring and concert promotion class that allows her to learn the skills of planning a tour, how to promote, contracts, and getting to participate in the production of a live concert." Photos via Yashira Guzman.

Yashira Guzman: Rowan sophomore pioneers Hip Hop culture on campus

Maryela Gallardo February 28, 2024

Yashira Guzman has always loved to be around creativity, it has fueled her passion for seeking an outlet to express that. Her experience in a creative environment for her was in her creative arts high...

Mir Fontane representing his hometown of Camden. - Photo via djbooth.net

Cardi B Accused of Stealing New Single from NJ Rapper Mir Fontane, Who is Managed by Rowan Professor

Luke Garcia February 17, 2021

Multi-platinum recording artist Cardi B has been accused of stealing the hook to her new song “Up” from New Jersey rappers Mir Fontane and Mir Pesos. Their September track “Stuck” has the same...

Kowalski reps his album cover for "Flight" on a white t-shirt.  - Photo courtesy of  Patrick Walsh

‘FLIGHT’: How Rob Kowalski’s capstone project became a purposeful creation

Gregg Johnson March 4, 2020

Senior music business major and music producer Rob Kowalski released “Flight” on Spotify and Apple Music on February 27. It is a nine-track album that marks his first solo project in the role of...

Mir Fontane was one of the most recent artists featurerd by Rowan-based music collective, 4333. – Staff Photographer / Nadir Roberts

4333 hosts Mir Fontane, Kenz and other breakout artists in Chamberlain Student Center

Nadir Roberts February 12, 2020

The late Randy Pausch, a former professor at Carnegie Mellon University, once said, “The size of your audience doesn’t matter. What’s important is that your audience is listening.” Six artists...

Eilish smiles with her "Top Four" despite praying "please don't be me" before receiving one. / CNN

The 2020 Grammy Awards honor breakout star Billie Eilish, snub pop veterans Ariana Grande, Lana Del Rey

Luke Garcia January 29, 2020

Just hours after the tragic death of basketball legend Kobe Bryant as well as his 13-year-old daughter and seven others, the Los Angeles Lakers home court (The Staples Center) became the stage for music’s...

"While lyrically and musically this album is pretty standard for Eminem, there are a handful of great songs here. The aforementioned “Unaccommodating” features a smooth, relaxed opening verse from Young M.A. that contrasts nicely with Eminem’s supersonic flow in the latter half of the song." Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

“Music To Be Murdered By” is the same old Eminem—and that’s why it’s no longer fun

Owen O'Brien January 28, 2020

https://open.spotify.com/album/4otkd9As6YaxxEkIjXPiZ6?si=_VGHv1qySgOLQ5iHIohpgQ Talking about Eminem in the year 2020 is a strange endeavor, mainly because he doesn’t quite fit in the modern music...

Trippie Redd's long awaited fourth installment of the "A Love Letter to You" series does not disappoint. / Universal Music Group

A Love Letter to You 4: Trippie Redd’s 2019 Redemption

Gregg Johnson December 4, 2019

"ALLTY4" is emo rapper Trippie Redd’s second project in the last three months, and fourth in the last 378 days. "!" from August was an absolutely abysmal project, so a follow up almost immediately after...

It is no surprise that Cole, Kendrick and Drake have all made the Top 5. / Wendell Weat

Garcia: Top 5 hip-hop albums of the 2010s

Luke Garcia December 4, 2019

The 2010s were a strong decade for hip-hop and rap music, with many different styles coming and going. There’s a big difference between the artists that are a fad, and the ones that have built a distinct...

Displayed from left to right: Denzel Curry, Kodak Black, Lil Yachty, 21 Savage, and Lil Uzi Vert.

XXL and the best cypher of all time

Gregg Johnson November 4, 2019

If the letters “XXL” only sound like a really big shirt to you, then you haven’t heard of the magazine centered around hip-hop and rap music.  There is a plethora of information that they...

Kanye West depicts his journey of finding God using gospel tones. / GQ

Kanye West tells listeners what Jesus has done for him on ‘Jesus Is King’

Luke Garcia October 29, 2019

On Sept. 7, 2018, Kanye West released the hit single “I Love It,” featuring Lil Pump. The hook of this song repeatedly degrades women and in West's verse he continues to recite obscene lyrics that...

43-year-old sophomore Phillip Toliver owns a record label - and wants to get whatever edge he can in the industry. - Photo courtesy of Salvation Wrecordz

43-year-old Rowan undergrad Phillip Toliver proves it’s never too late to educate when it comes to music

Luke Garcia October 15, 2019

Earning a college degree is not an easy accomplishment; only about one third of Americans have done so. Rowan student Phillip “Rook” Toliver is currently at work to get his degree at age 43, while...

Chancelor Bennett- an independent artist

Taking a Chance with Chance the Rapper

Luke Garcia September 11, 2019

In 2012, Chance the Rapper dropped his debut mixtape "10 Day" on SoundCloud and all the tracks but one racked up over 1 million plays. In April of 2013, Chance released his mixtape "Acid Rap" which...

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