Yung Lean shows progress on ‘Starz’
Sean Yagi, Staff Writer
May 22, 2020
‘Starz’ is Lean’s most complete and well-produced album yet
Denzel Curry’s “UNLOCKED” Doesn’t Miss a Beat
Sean Yagi, Staff Writer
February 29, 2020
Denzel Curry and Kenny Beats link up and release a short 17 minute banger of an EP
Travis Scott: the unique sound of “Highest in the Room”
October 10, 2019
Rapper Travis Scott improves from previous work with new single “Highest in the Room”
Artists Around Us: The stories of singers at MVHS
Hannah Lee, Collin Qian, Helen Chao, Flora Peng, Emily Xia, and Herman Saini
March 10, 2019
A feature on rapper Kid Kuza, pop singer Shravanti Shankar and traditional Carnatic singer Madhav Danturthi
Kickin’ It With Kid Kuza: Senior Brian Lee describes his rapping career
November 21, 2018
Senior Brian Lee describes the initial spark of rapping and the journey into the hobby
The death of Lil Peep
Robert Borrego
November 30, 2017
n Nov. 15, 2017, rapper Lil Peep was found dead at the age of 21 inside his tour bus in Tucson, AZ. He died of a drug overdose, with Xanax and other drugs being discovered at the scene of his death. Police are also investigating the possibility that fentanyl was involved. To sophomore Aditi Kotha, a newer fan of Lil Peep, his sudden dea...
A$AP Rocky spins a broken record
Morahd Shawki
January 16, 2013
A$AP Rocky’s talent for rapping cannot be denied, pure and simple. His knack for changing his flow is still unmatched by the vast majority of modern rappers. He can break out and spit lyrics at blinding speed, and just as effortlessly ride a slow beat. That’s what makes his new album “LongLive...
MUSIC: Political and Social R.A.P.
Morahd Shawki
May 16, 2012
“You are witnessing elegance in the form of a black elephant.”—Killer Mike on the track “Untitled.” That about sums it up. It’s a wonder rapper Killer Mike isn’t more popular. He has an easily identifiable, deep, southern accent that spits absolute fire. In the truest se...
Rapper strives for musical rhapsody
Sara Yang
August 27, 2010
Meet senior Kevin Zhang, classical pianist turned rapper Read More »...
Rapper or rocker?
Karishma Mehrotra
February 18, 2010
Lil Wayne's new album fails to rock Read More »...
