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‘Rappin’ Ricky’ uses hip hop as an educational tool

Stuart Benjamin, Arts Editor September 16, 2015

Madison saw some wonderful performances this summer and what better way to end it than with two performances from Madison’s own F.Stokes. Opening up for Astraunautalis and Dessa, F.Stokes made the...

Music review: Rise of an Empire

Erin Johnsrud, Staff Writer March 26, 2014

Young Money, a sub-label under Cash Money Records, was formed in 2007, headed by Lil Wayne. YMCMB (Young Money Cash Money Billionaires) has been arguably the biggest label in hip-hop since 2008. “We...

Madison College student makes hip hop album: ‘The Wave Game’

George Treviranus, Editor January 23, 2013

Who would have thought that one of Madison College’s own would write and produce their own hip-hop album? Well, thanks to student Shia Fisher, aka “Folie Stasis,” we’ll wonder no more. The debut...

Music review: ‘Mourning In America And Dreaming In Color’ by Brother Ali

Jamee Peil, Staff Writer October 9, 2012

It was an exciting day in the hip hop community, welcoming Brother Ali to the stage on Oct. 4 at The Barrymore Theatre. His intelligent voice, lyrical bluntness, and bass-dropping beats, grab a listener’s...

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