Wedded bliss has brought the Chicago prodigy a bit of backlash, but this lengthy "debut" has frequent high points that are worth digging for. Chance the Rapper returned last week after a 3-year hiatus, with a 22-track body of work entitled The Big Day. The project is...
VCU Homecoming Has Become An Annual Staple For Local Hip Hop and R&B
Streaming music services have helped up-and-coming hip hop and R&B artists find an audience. And for the past few years, VCU's Homecoming show has been a reliable gauge of which artists young music fans are most excited about. If you aren't a student, alumni, or...
RVA’s ‘1000 Man March’ took to the streets with a powerful message
This past Saturday, Richmond stood up for the Black Lives Matter movement. RVA’s 1000 Man March saw people from all walks of life march across Richmond for one unified goal. The march started at 3 P.M. and began at Monroe Park. As protesters joined together, led by...
MOON’s brand of hiphop puts the RVA artist in the international spotlight
Richmond’s hip-hop scene has long seen underground stalwarts provide the city with an eclectic sound. Smooth up-and-comer Daryian Hallion, aka MOON is making a name for himself and capitalize on the strong networking he’s done since emerging on the scene a few years...
Anderson .Paak commands stage at The National Tuesday, mixing his soulful sound with quick, playful raps
Dr. Dre has a knack for finding talented acts and propelling them to superstardom. Snoop Dogg, Eminem, 50 Cent, The Game, Kendrick Lamar and most recently, Anderson .Paak. As the latest signee to Dre’s Aftermath Entertainment, the California-based singer/songwriter...
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