Clash Magazine: Mac Miller: Hip-Hop’s New Heavyweight Cleans Up *Cover Story*.

Words: Lily Mercer Photography: Liam MF Warwick Mac Miller is one of the most likeable rappers on the planet. Unless you’re a rap purist, in which case you probably frown at his back catalogue of happy-go-lucky hip-hop. But Mac’s grown up. The last year has seen him move city, overcome a drug addition and indulge […]

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VIPER MAGAZINE: THE SOUND OF CHIRAQ

THE MID-WESTERN CITY OF CHICAGO HAS BEEN HIGHLIGHTED AS A CITY BLIGHTED BY VIOLENCE. AND IT IS VIOLENT, BUT BENEATH THE SURFACE THERE’S A SOULFUL SCENE PEACEFULLY CO-EXISTING WITH THE ROWDY DRILL SCENE. Words by Lily Mercer Christened “Chiraq” by locals, Barack Obama’s hometown bears more than a passing resemblance to the Middle Eastern country […]

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RWD Mag: With the unbeatable success of rappers like Drake, has rap gone soft?

Words by Lily Mercer Remember when rap was overtly masculine? In comparison to previous generations, today’s chart topping MCs are more like RnB singers. Drake is the pioneer of this Lenor scented scene but he’s not alone. The rising popularity of rappers like Kendrick Lamar and Chance the Rapper also suggests a less rugged overall sound in the Hip Hop […]

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