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Review: Logic reflects on his influences, career and personal life in final album “No Pressure”

by Trinity Bland, Opinion Editor // August 6, 2020

On July 16, Logic took to social media and announced his retirement from his decade-long rap career. According to the posts he made, he plans to focus...

Iconic musicians compete in live Instagram battles

by Ryan Hardison, Staff Writer // April 10, 2020

While music fans worldwide struggle to cope with canceled concerts and an abundance of free time, renowned record producers Timbaland and Swizz Beatz are...

House picks highlight social struggles

by Johann Derek Oribello, Senior Staff Writer // February 18, 2020

With the rise of rap as one of the most dominant music genres in the music industry today, it's important to acknowledge the influence of black heritage...

SDSU football alum honors former campus with rap performance

by Kassandra Cabral, Contributor // October 31, 2019

Trading in cleats for a mic and a beat. Former San Diego State football player turned rapper, Kalan.FrFr, performed on Oct. 29 at the Aztec Student...

Student musician showcases collaboration during Nooner performance

by Stephan Early, Staff Writer // May 1, 2019

Student musician and interdisciplinary studies senior Goz performed in the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union on April 26 to bring students a show full...

Noname concludes her ‘Room 25’ tour in San Diego

by Julianna Ress, Arts & Culture Editor // March 25, 2019

Chicago rapper Noname concluded her “Room 25” tour at the Observatory in San Diego on March 16, showcasing her ability to create a community with her...

Student rapper aims to provide music opportunities to those afflicted with lupus via non-profit

by Kylie Renner, Contributor // February 27, 2019

Joshua Jamal Palmer, artistically known as Jashupi, is a 22-year-old San Diego State senior who’s using his experiences with lupus to relate to and help...

Former SDSU football player ascends in the rap game

by Aaron Tolentino, Assistant Sports Editor // January 30, 2019

Most people know him as Kalan.Frfr., but the San Diego State community knew him initially as Kalan Montgomery, who played defensive back on the SDSU football...

Student musician mixes punk and hip-hop

by Nathan Godderis, Staff Writer // January 30, 2019

In 1996, punk rock band Dishwalla released its hit song “Counting Blue Cars,” which peaked at no. 15 on the Billboard Hot 100. Two Dishwalla band...

Rapper J.I.D brings Q&A session, spontaneous performance to campus

by Brenden Tuccinardi, Staff Writer // December 12, 2018

Audiences were treated to an impromptu concert by rapper J.I.D the night of Friday, Nov. 30, in the Conrad Prebys Student Union Theater. The Music...

Student musician seeks connection with outcasts through hip-hop

by Kylie Renner, Contributor // December 12, 2018

Media studies freshman Russell Ho, known artistically as Rush Martinez, recently decided to dedicate his life to music-making, sending him into a year...

SDSU rap duo mixes diversity with drops

by Kelly Kerrigan, Staff Writer // April 4, 2018

In college, it seems as though the smallest similarities with others can result in the greatest relationships. For rap duo Colly & Whomptie what sparked...