The Music of Today

EXPLORING VARIOUS ARTIST'S AESTHETICS

Riff-raff Creating Riff-raff

Filed under: Blog Posts,Podcasts — aleblan at 4:54 pm on Thursday, November 22, 2012

If anyone doubts the fact that hip-hop has been watered down by white cultural appropriators, they should look no further than up and coming rap artists: Kitty Pryde and Riff Raff. Originally from Daytona Beach, Kathryn Beckwith, a.k.a. Kitty Pryde, is 19 years old, works at Claire’s in the mall, and is about as threatening as a high-school cheerleader. […]

Britney Spears, Making a Comeback?

Filed under: Blog Posts,Podcasts — aleblan at 3:51 pm on Thursday, November 15, 2012

The number one selling single on I tunes is currently old pop sensation, Britney Spears.  Her new song with the original founder of the Black Eyed Peas, singer William Adams, known by his stage name, “Will.i.am,” has a completely different aesthetic than the catchy pop songs she sang when she first started out. Will.i.am got […]

Fun Fun Fun Fest

Filed under: Blog Posts,Google Map,Podcasts — aleblan at 2:14 pm on Wednesday, November 7, 2012

View Larger Map Fun Fun Fun Fest, started up in Austin in 2006 and immediately was a success for all music enthusiasts in Austin.  I decided to see if the name held true to its word by checking out the festival this past weekend.  I only bought a one-day, Saturday ticket for $75.  Although I […]

Die Antwood: Integrating their Culture into their Music

Filed under: Blog Posts,Podcasts,Videos — aleblan at 2:07 pm on Thursday, November 1, 2012

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsAPYGTyyOI   Die Antwood, a duo made up of Ninja and Yo-Landi Vi$$er, is a group from South Africa that formed in 2008.  Their music falls under a new category of music, as it’s a combination of electronic with rap beats. They claim their music is based off Zef culture, the idea that you can […]

 
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