hip hop

Clairmont The Second’s declaration of independence

Juno nominee Clairmont The Second’s unconventional beats, provocative lyrics and self-production are uncompromisingly independent.Continue...

The best of Canada’s music festivals

After an unforgiving winter, seasonal flooding and exams, our generation lives for this time of year: a chance to sleep in a field listening to music and eat barbeque for a whole weekend.Continue...

QNSA showcases lineup of artists from Queen’s and beyond

On Tuesday night, The Mansion became well-versed in lyricism and poetry as slammers and hip-hop artists performed emotional and politically-charged pieces at Queen’s Native Student Association’s (QNSA) Inspiring a Generation poetry and hip-hop night.Continue...

Rap review

From Kanye West’s shockingly avant-garde Yeezus to Killer Mike and El-P’s universally acclaimed album Run the Jewels to Kendrick Lamar’s controversial verse on “Control”, 2013...Continue...

Clubs on Campus: Kickin' it with KinetiQ

Anyone will tell you that hip hop’s more than a dance genre – it’s filled with a distinct and infectious style and culture.

I would spend hours on end watching YouTube videos of west coast...Continue...

Illnatic

By Johnny Yoo (ArtSci ’12)
Staff Writer

Jacob Paik, ArtSci’14, started his own dance crew ‘Illnatic’ with the hopes of continuing to learn and respect hip hop culture, but more...Continue...

Hand down your pants hip hop

Before he hits the stage at Wolfe Island Music Festival this August, Buck 65 discusses tour necessities, fan adoration and his work with Jenn Grant.Continue...