Author: Andrew Edds

Music, Review

Finding a Balance Between Progressive and Traditional: Ásgeir’s “Bury the Moon”

Iceland’s place in the global music scene has always been underrepresented, although there have been a number of tracks that captivate the public ear over the last few years. From Of Monsters to Men’s “Little Talks” to Björk’s extensive 15-time nominated Grammy discography, the presence of Icelandic music is no stranger to the charts. Of all the elite Icelandic talents of the world, one of the … Continue reading Finding a Balance Between Progressive and Traditional: Ásgeir’s “Bury the Moon”

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Lists & Ranks, Music

Appreciating the GOAT: Ranking Jay-Z’s Top Five Solo Albums

No matter what the reader’s opinions may be, it is obvious that Jay-Z is one of the elite hip-hop legends of all time. With so many projects across such a long period, Shawn Carter has fully advanced rap music for generations and his influence across all musicians and music fans is unrivaled. This article aims to rank the studio albums released by the GOAT, and … Continue reading Appreciating the GOAT: Ranking Jay-Z’s Top Five Solo Albums

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Lists & Ranks

The ‘90s Women Who Built Hip-Hop

Since the creation of rap music at the end of the ‘70s, the genre has undergone immense development. While MCs have gone on to craft discographies of different magnitudes and directions, all intend to make some impact on the evolution of hip-hop. Of all the periods in rap music, the ‘90s stands as the decade of heightened creativity and innovation, giving way to some of the most … Continue reading The ‘90s Women Who Built Hip-Hop

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Review

Pure Colors, Modern Funk Ambassador

Hailing from Atlanta, 26-year-old Pure Colors is emerging on the scene as a talented and youthful face for future funk out East. With clutch collaborations such as Flamingosis and Engelwood now logged into his discography, there is only upside remaining for this developing musician. By reconstructing 70s funk and disco, Pure Colors hopes to tastefully rebrand the grooviest music in world history to show young listeners the roots of … Continue reading Pure Colors, Modern Funk Ambassador

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