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Local artists pick top five rappers

By Jarrel Sylvers | October 9, 2013

Some of NIU’s most talented musical personalities determined the hottest rap artists in the game.Each year, MTV reporter Sway gathers a panel of rap influences to select the top five hottest MC’s. This year, I gathered a collection of artists and...

Drake’s new album isn’t best

By Jarrel Sylvers | September 25, 2013

“Nothing Was The Same” by rap artist Drake has been met with extraordinary reviews since its leak last week, but it isn’t his best project.Drake, also known as “the King of Melancholy” as Associated Press writer Chris Talbott aptly describes...

Garbage bags filled with newspapers line the steps of the Martin Luther King Commons Monday as part of the Save Chicago campaign. The bags signify the 506 people that have died due to violence in 2012 while the newspapers represent their untold stories.

Save Chicago demonstration brings awareness to city’s violent deaths

By Jarrel Sylvers | September 16, 2013

Students of the NIU “Save Chicago Campaign” spread out 506 trash bags across the Martin Luther King Commons Monday to bring awareness to crime in the city.The Untold Stories demonstration marked the first official event of the new movement. The demonstration...

Janelle Monáe digs deep in new album

By Jarrel Sylvers | September 11, 2013

Singer Janelle Monáe shines in the debut of her latest LP, “The Electric Lady.”This eclectic, progressive album is nothing short of brave and entertaining. Thanks to singles “Dance Apocalyptic” and, most notably, “Q.U.E.E.N.” Monáe’s album...

‘Berzerk’ an accurate title

By Jarrel Sylvers | September 5, 2013

Eminem may have taken his own advice in “Lose Yourself” too seriously in “Berzerk.”The song, part of his new EP, is drenched in old school hip hop flavor and features a wild delivery from the artist.The “Marshall Mathers LP 2” is set to debut...

In this Friday, Aug. 16, 2013 photo, Big Sean poses for a portrait at Island Def Jam in Santa Monica, Calif. The rapper releases a new album, "Hall of Fame," on Aug. 27, 2013.

Big Sean takes control in ‘Hall of Fame’

By Jarrel Sylvers | August 29, 2013

Detroit native and rapper Big Sean steps on the scene this week with his highly personal sophomore debut, “Hall of Fame.”Big Sean delivers on his effort to be more intimate with listeners, providing more detail of his journey than his previous LP...