Review: ‘Starboy’ shines in the Weeknd’s latest release

By Colin Barrett, Staff Writer • December 3, 2016

The Weeknd has created one of the most fun and hypnotizing albums of 2016. His themes of materialism and betrayal immerse listeners into “Starboy”.

Killin’ the vibe: ‘Death Boogie’ shimmies onto stage Nov. 15

By Jake Leary, Staff Writer • November 15, 2016

Told from multiple perspectives, “Death Boogie” focuses on the meaning of courage and sacrifice in times of hardship.

Straight Outta Ithaca: Hip-hop’s influence at IC

By Kalia Kornegay, Staff Writer • September 23, 2015

Over the years, hip-hop has worked its way up from the street. It’s been criminalized, marginalized, worshipped and appropriated. Now, the genre once again expresses the discontent of a generation.

Rapping it up: Freshman rapper relays personal narratives through music

By Evin Billington, Accent Editor • April 9, 2014

Freshman rapper San Williams performed at the South by Southwest music festival. Williams' music deviates from many usual staples of hip-hop.

Chart Changes Mark Cultural Shift in Pop Music

By Jared Wolf • February 1, 2014

In 1942, Billboard magazine, best known for its Hot 100 ranking of popular songs, introduced a new supplementary chart. Titled "The Harlem Hit Parade," it tracked songs by African-American artists, and,...

Review: Rihanna shows off her attitude in ‘Unapologetic’

By Imani Brammer, Staff Writer • December 10, 2012

Rihanna hits the music scene hard with her bold album 'Unapologetic.'

Video: Ithaca College kicks off Hip Hop Month

By Jaclyn Cataldi • November 29, 2012

The African-Latino Society is holding events to showcase a subculture that originated in the 1970s.

Hip-hop schooling

By Bernadette Javier, Staff Writer • February 28, 2012

Ithaca College is not generally considered a vibrant hip-hop music scene. But last night, as part of the college’s recognition of Black History Month, the campus welcomed Wes Jackson, founder of the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival who has spent 15 years as a hip-hop entrepreneur, to discuss the history of the genre through his own personal…

Carrying the beat

By Allie Healy, Staff Writer • September 14, 2011

Junior Ellis Williams often carries Betty White between classes, waving to passersby as he strolls along the sidewalks of Ithaca College.