hip-hop Archives – The College View

Outkast’s famous album celebrates 20 years after release

April 1, 2021

It’s been a whole 20 years, but still, Outkast’s Stankonia remains one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time. Of course, we all know the smash hits ‘Hey Ya’’ and Ms.Jackson’’, often found playing

Earl Sweatshirt leaves fans wanting more with latest album release

November 13, 2019

It’s difficult to pin down where Earl Sweatshirt belongs in 2019’s music scene. His critically acclaimed album,”Some Rap Songs”, from last year was a departure from his earlier more mainstream efforts, featuring few hooks and

The big bucks in big fights

October 31, 2018

The publicity that accompanies the drama of a feud increases the public’s and media’s interest in artists.

Hip hopping onto centre stage

October 3, 2018

Since then, a huge cultural shift has occurred, a rise in hip-hop and critical interest in pop has meant that many music festivals have had to completely rebrand themselves as the demographic of audiences attending these festivals has changed.

Irish artists to look out for: Kevin Smith aka Kojaque

April 18, 2018

This approach to hip-hop goes against all the stereotypical misogyny and seemingly emotionless bravado that has come with the genre in the past.

Interview: Infidelix

November 12, 2014

Ferdia Fallon Verbruggen interviews Bryan Rodecker, aka Infidelix, the American rapper making his way across Europe.