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...Justice League, one of only two hip-hop groups on campus, began their career opening for Fabolous in February 2003, and they’ve been together ever since. The four emcees have since developed their style and expanded their fan base, playing shows around Harvard and laying the groundwork for their first demo recording. Rapper Dominique C. DeLeon ’04, who produces the group’s beats on his computer, does not think that being from Harvard will diminish his credibility...
With the recent release of their double album Speakerboxxx/The Love Below, Outkast have become somewhat of a hip-hop R.E.M. The similarities speak for themselves: André 3000 and Big Boi have followed a path strikingly parallel to Michael Stipe and the boys—rising from underground success (both in the South, no less) to the top of the charts and pushing the boundaries of their sound even at the height of their popularity. Casual radio listeners are hooked by the catchy singles; more are captivated by their engaging lyrical content and constant musical experimentation; and college students everywhere...
...takes a far more traditional path, but manages to show that there is plenty of room for creative expression within the “constraints” of hip-hop. From the opening shouts of “GhettoMusick,” it’s clear that his Speakerboxxx is a force to be reckoned with, with its frantic bassline accompanied by wailing synths and piercing organ. His flow is as smooth as ever—witness “The Way You Move”, which starts “ready for action...
...once famous for getting many a party started, and the veteran rapper and producer spends much of Daddy’s Home proclaiming himself a hip-hop messiah. On the title track he impeaches the skill and street cred of today’s rappers: “Baller crowns are earned / they’re never bought / Nowadays you got cats who will rent a look / rent a pimp, rent some big booty hoes for your video.” But Mix’s lack of lyrical dexterity won’t leave many shuddering...
...absence of a review of Harvard’s own WHRB radio station in Amelia Lester’s “Radio Rundown” piece (Oct. 2). WHRB is a great resource for listeners who are looking for an alternative to their typical rock, classical, jazz and hip-hop stations. With blues, country, sports and news programming, WHRB is an eclectic blend of a variety of interests. Furthermore, as it is run and produced by Harvard students themselves, I felt that it was unfortunate that Fifteen Minutes didn’t show support or interest for the station...