By Max Newman In a 2017 interview with The Guardian, esteemed artist DJ Shadow discussed the current state of sampling in music. Defined by the Abbey Road Institute as “including an element of a pre-existing recording by someone else in a composition”, sampling is something that Shadow is no stranger to. The veteran DJ (real… Continue reading Why Sampling In Music Is Dead (Or Not)
Category: Op-Eds
“Representation Matters: The Rise in Latinx Artists in Mainstream Media” Op-ed
By Ariana Cervantes Images: Grupo Firme's Instagram, GRAMMY's Website, and Becky G's Instagram “Mom, when I grow up I want to be a cantante.” “Mom, when I grow up, I want to be a ranchero.” “Mom, when I grow up I want to be a reggaetonero.” As children, we are told to follow our dreams.… Continue reading “Representation Matters: The Rise in Latinx Artists in Mainstream Media” Op-ed
A New Era of Basketball
By: Bry Woodard There is no denying it. A new era of basketball has arrived. With increased coverage and a plethora of stars to choose from, the 2022-2023 women’s collegiate basketball season has been one that will go down in history. Basketball has been around since the 1890s and the National Basketball Association was established… Continue reading A New Era of Basketball
21 Did Something for Me: The Greatest Feature Artist of the Decade
By Reggie Goudeau The cover to Metro Boomin and 21 Savage’s 2016 collab album “Savage Mode,” designed by Farris Knudsen. Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph, better known as 21 Savage, has been on a rampage over the last decade with his work on features, and his rapidly developing discography. First gaining popularity with his 2016 collab album… Continue reading 21 Did Something for Me: The Greatest Feature Artist of the Decade