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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Chicago rappers Saba (center) and Mick Jenkins (right) discuss their brand of socially-conscious hip-hop with African American Studies Prof. Nitasha Sharma.

Two Chicago rappers talk violence, socially-conscious hip-hop

May 27, 2015

Two Chicago rappers answered questions about their brand of socially conscious hip-hop and broader issues of race and violence during a Q&A on Tuesday. Mick Jenkins and Saba answered questions from...

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Rapper A$AP Ferg announced as fourth act for Dillo Day

May 21, 2015

Rapper A$AP Ferg will perform at Dillo Day, Mayfest announced Thursday. The rapper, a New York native, is scheduled to perform at 3 p.m. and is the fourth act to be announced, following Charli XCX,...

Hayes: How lineups epitomize the cultures of Bonnaroo and Coachella

Hayes: How lineups epitomize the cultures of Bonnaroo and Coachella

January 14, 2015

As the snow continues to fall on our frigid Evanston campus, we can hardly fathom the idea of spending a weekend in the sun listening to our favorite musical acts, yet the past week’s lineup announcements...

Hayes: What really bothers us about selling out

Hayes: What really bothers us about ‘selling out’

February 26, 2014

“This trailblazer has earned Grammy nominations, a platinum album and the title of hottest MC in the game,” shouted Nick Cannon as he introduced Kendrick Lamar to the stage of New Orleans’ Smoothie...

Hayes: Grammys are out of sync

Hayes: Grammys are out of sync

January 22, 2014

The months of debate among music fans regarding Grammy nominees will finally culminate in this Sunday’s 56th Annual Grammy Awards. Although we could argue forever about which artists, albums and songs...

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