It was September 16, 1979. Rap music had been around for roughly seven years, but many in the music industry believed it to be a passing trend that was not a profitable investment. Then the revolutionary song, an original 12-inch vinyl release lasting just under 15 minutes, changed everything. “Rapper’s Delight” by the Sugarhill Gang…
Emerson Urban Dance Theatre has a unique ability to turn a show theme into something deeper. I had the opportunity to attend their Thursday’s tech rehearsal, and once again, I was amazed. The theme, Time and Time Again, is a broad theme, yet extremely powerful. What stood out most was how differently each person interpreted…
Written by: Alexandra Paul Graphics by: Anytza Delgado One might know her from her iconic roles in some of your favorite movie franchises like Barbershop, or one of her hits ‘What Ya Want’. Eve is a multi-talented creative who has greatly influenced the female rap game as it exists today. Born Eve Jihan Jeffers in…
Written by: Alexandra Paul Graphics by: Anytza Delgado We have all hit the iconic Lil’ Kim move at least once in our life at some family function. The Brooklyn-born rapper, actress, and fashion icon known as Lil’ Kim redefined female hip-hop with her confident style. Kimberly Denise Jones was born on July 11th, 1974. When…
Every year on the unofficial holiday on September 21st, we sing the unforgettable song by the legendary band Earth, Wind & Fire. Decades later, their music still makes people get up and dance no matter what generation you are a part of. They are one of the most musically accomplished, celebrated, and commercially successful pop-funk…