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Beyoncè again rises to top

Are your a part of the “BeyHive?” The Queen Bee of hip- hop/R&B surprised her fan base by releasing her latest album Dec. 13 at midnight on iTunes. Beyoncé sold 80,000 cop- ies in the first three hours, according to Billboard. Apple reported that it sold 828,773 copies in three days on iTunes. Let’s recap: […]

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Video editing apps on mobile devices

With the vast selection of apps and services emphasiz– ing photo editing and the in- tegration of social media, the creation of video-editing apps seems like a not-so-distant dream. Social media and blogging sites like Facebook, YouTube, and the recently popularized Vine have sparked an increase in the use and development of video-editing software for […]

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FromTheSlumb

Is rap becoming the new rock-n-roll right in front of our eyes? This newly adapt- ed sense of fashion consist- ing of tights, spikes, and multiple pieces of leather, I think it may be safe to say it could be. Even Kanye West made a statement in his BBC interview with Zane Lowe, saying that […]

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Boot season is back

With winter having settled in and temperature dropping it like it’s hot, it is evident that the fashionistas and shoe junkies have already stocked up on the latest boots and made a few “unnecessary” purchases over the break. I know because I made six unnecessary purchases of boots and shoes at Dillard’s infamous sale Jan. […]

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Paul Walker’s sudden death shocking to GSU students

Paul Walker was killed in a horrific car accident on Saturday in Valencia, Calif., while in the passenger side of a 2005 Porsche Carrera GT. The famous actor was 40-years-old. Police are still investigat– ing the exact speed of the vehicle upon crashing, but estimates show the car was exceeding the limit of 150 mph before […]

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from the UNDERGROUND – DIRTY SOUTH EDITION

The 21-year-old Mi- ami rapper Bizzy Crooks breaks through the surface with his last project, 84. He titled it that because of the year 1984, Michael Jordan’s rookie year. He looks at this mixtape as being his rookie introduction into the game. Most would compare his style to a Drake or Kanyè, but he’s definitely […]

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Bayou Classic Recap

  Mark Bray had one of the best spots at the Bayou Classic in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome Saturday, he didn’t have a seat. Sporting his official uniform of black and white stripes, Bray, 61, is a part of the football game “chain gang” crew, and has been doing it 16 years. “He needed a Gramblinite […]

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FROM THE UNDERGROUND- MIDWEST EDITION

It’s simple, this up and coming wordsmith hailing from Chicago gives us unique and effortless bars. Since the top of the year, the former Kids These Days frontman has flaunted his skills on the mic, and proves why he’s primed for a breakout just like his homie, Chance The Rap- per. He shys away from […]

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FROM THEM UNDERGROUND – EAST COAST EDITION

  Fat Trel is a generous rapper, with a full chesty voice and invigorating de- livery. D.C.’s leading street rap specialist is the latest signing to Maybach Mu- sic Group, the record la- bel home to the likes of Wale, Meek Mill, Stal– ley, Omarion, Rockie Fresh as well as big boss Rick Ross. Hailing […]

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from the UNDERGROUND – EAST COAST EDITION

  Casual rap fans might rec– Art & Style editor ognize the Queens-based and is in his role as an enter- tainer full of imagination. His lyrics are so over the top, so detached, they create an enter- taining distraction from one’s brain. Bronson’s storytelling is clearly tasteful, yet its intense detail allowing the listener […]