Musique
The Importance of Authenticity in Rap
I. BEN plg: An Introspective Journey Toward Authenticity BEN plg, born Thomas Léger, is a rapper from Tourcoing, a city in northern France. His musical path began under the name Ben l’Oncle Rap, but he later adopted the stage name BEN plg, which stands for « Pour La Gloire » (« For Glory »). This name change represents his Read more
Kanye West and the Eternal Debate: Separating the Man from the Artist
With his antisemitic, misogynistic, and racist remarks, the iconic 47-year-old American artist Kanye West once again raises the eternal question: Should we separate the man from the artist? A question that may seem obvious to some, absurd to others, but nonetheless legitimate given the omnipresence of artists in our daily lives. Our museums, schoolbooks, television, Read more
« Debí Tirar Más Fotos »: Bad Bunny’s Love Letter to Puerto Rico
Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny returns to the spotlight with a new album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos. An introspective and profound project, where the artist moves away from the festive themes that brought him success to explore his roots and addresses topics that are both personal and political. A Musical and Cultural Homecoming After a Read more
I Love Miley Cyrus!
Miley Cyrus is my favorite singer; her work has always had a huge influence on my life. The image of a pop star is often discredited. In fact, I’m sure you couldn’t help but crack a smile when you read the title of my article. But a pop star can change lives, shape destinies, and Read more
Factory Records and The Hacienda: The Deeper Impact of Non-Profit Structures ?
Manchester in the late 1970s and 1980s was an incubator for some of the most influentialmusic and cultural movements of the era. At the heart of this was Factory Records, a recordlabel founded in 1978 by Tony Wilson, Alan Erasmus, and later joined by figures like RobGretton and Peter Saville. Unlike traditional record labels that Read more
Why I stopped making music
This article has no universal ambition. I am not here to say that my situation is a typical one that all “artists” face, this is simply an introspection of sorts. When I was around 10 years old my brother introduced me to a music making software and taught me the basics to using it. After Read more
Techno Music And Evolution Of the Movement
In the dimly lit warehouses of Detroit in the 1980s, a new sound emerged which would be fertile ground for contestation. Techno music was forged in the remnants of industrial decline and would be more than just an electronic rhythm. Detroit : The Cradle of Techno Music Detroit, a city once at the heart of Read more
Fuji Kaze：A Genius Journey Across East and West with Music
Genius and dreams Fujii Kaze is a Japanese singer-songwriter who has often been hailed as the next Utada Hikaru. He began learning the piano at the age of three, influenced by his father. Over time, Fujii Kaze developed a distinctive style of pop music that blends both Eastern and Western influences. His talents extend beyond Read more
Open mics, rap and community in Nantes
On Friday, November 17th, the release party for the “mini-tape” “InDaHouse” a 12-minute project. This collaborative project by rapper DnZl and beatmaker Chazzy Jazz featuring several rappers from Nantes is a good representation of the new underground rap scene in Nantes. On the agenda: concerts, freestyling sessions and an open mic for upcoming artists in Read more
Damso: Isn’t it nice to take a vacation?
Friday, November 15, at the stroke of midnight, Damso’s new album drops. 34 minutes, 11 tracks. And because no one asked, I’m stepping in as a music critic just for you. William Kalubi Mwamba, known as Damso, made a comeback this Friday with J’ai menti (I lied), a new album as intriguing as the circumstances Read more