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Nicolas Scott

21 articles published

A Conversation with Lucky Daye: A Man Driven by His Artistic Development

R&B, like any genre, has had its peaks and troughs. Having one of many moments of glory throughout the ’90s, this particular timeline of triumph splintered into the early and mid-2000s, carrying with it the likes of Usher and Brandy. Post-2010, a pandemonium manifested within the industry both about the genre broadly, and its…

ByNicolas ScottJune 25, 20190Comments

Albums Music

First Impressions: Megan Thee Stallion ‘Fever’

The rise of Megan Thee Stallion is here. Following a whirlwind year and a half in the industry, where we saw the rap-stress go viral with multiple freestyles — one of which, took place on a street corner — release her mixtape Tina Snow, and complete a degree (medical administration) at Texas Southern University,Thee…

ByNicolas ScottMay 20, 20191Comment

Music OP-ED

OVO Sound’s Misdirection: What Is The True Direction of Drake’s Label

Co-signing in hip-hop is a practice that is carried out often. Rappers, both male and female, have frequently gained exposure, support, and features from veterans in the industry as a means to launch their career. The likes of Jay-Z and Lil Wayne, successfully employed this method over time to help Roc Nation and Cash…

ByNicolas ScottApril 3, 20191Comment

Music

Why Black Women Are Fed Up: YesJulz and the Problem with Fueled Ignorance

“An entertainment company created to bring an authentic atmosphere to every city.” This statement is one of the headline definitions of influencer YesJulz’s 1AM Entertainment imprint. However, Julieanna Goddard (YesJulz), herself strays far from the realm of authenticity when it comes to her actions and being accountable for them. Julz’s come-up involves receiving…

ByNicolas ScottMarch 18, 20191Comment

Albums Music

REVIEW: Lucky Daye Strikes Gold On ‘II’ EP

Seasoned A&R Tunji Balogun was once an artist himself in music. It's this experience he says, that helps aid him in discovering new talent. When it comes to newcomer Lucky Daye, the Keep Cool Records founder has said that two minutes into the singers song "Roll Some Mo,'' he knew that he had to sign…

ByNicolas ScottMarch 11, 20190Comments

Entertainment

The Grey Area: The Unconventional Unravelling of Jussie Smollett

Scandals occur across industries; for politics, one merely has to utter the word “Clinton” to get a knee-jerk reaction. In business, 2005 was a particularly sore spot for Tyco — a company that faced 600 million dollars worth of internal theft — who saw widespread scrutiny from mainstream media sources taint its name for months.…

ByNicolas ScottFebruary 27, 20190Comments

Music

Plot Twists: How Dream Doll Found an Unexpected Hip-hop Moment

Lyrical feuds are an all encompassing foundation of the genre of hip-hop From Jay-Z's "Takeover," to Nicki Minaj's "Roman's Revenge," spats between rappers incite awe, excitement and an overall crowd reception no-matter how the genre shifts and changes over time. Just last year, Pusha T eclipsed the conversation on media outlets such as Complex…

ByNicolas ScottJanuary 31, 20190Comments

Music

Sevyn Streeter: The Fighter That’s Committed To Her Craft [Interview]

Reputation is everything across industries. In the music business, it has been known to follow an artist wherever they go. Mariah Carey for example, has a highly publicised track record in regards to her diva stunts, candid critiques and playful outlook. Whereas Chris Brown is known for more rebellious attributes outside of music. Sevyn Streeter …

ByNicolas ScottJanuary 26, 20190Comments

Music

#MeToo: Will the Movement Ever Be Taken Seriously in Hip-hop?

Me Too. These two words have empowered, informed, and arguably shaped facets of popular culture for the last 12 months or so. The origins of the movement take place way before 2017 however, as the phrase was first used over a decade ago in 2006. Tarana Burke utilized Myspace to incorporate "Me Too" into a…

ByNicolas ScottJanuary 14, 20191Comment

Music

Goldlink Appears to Take Aim at Sheck Wes on “Justine’s Interlude”

Goldlink is Looking to Start 2019 Strong. On the back of his recent success with "Crew", (which gained him a Grammy nomination), the MC recently collaborated with COLORS for his latest track, "Justine's Interlude." Across the record, the DC native is relentless in protecting his friend Justine Skye. So much so, that he took…

ByNicolas ScottJanuary 12, 20190Comments

Music

Is Quality Control the New and Improved Cash Money?

Rap-based imprints have dominated the genre over time. The likes of Death Row, GOOD Music, and Grand Hustle Records are just some of a long list that are still in existence in 2018. In the early years of the new millennium, prominent forces Ruff Ryders and G Unit Records battled for their position at hip-hop’s…

ByNicolas ScottJanuary 3, 20190Comments

Music

Best Hip-hop Platforms of 2018

Over the year, infamous events have taken over the hip-hop arena. Highs such as Drake and Meek Mill resolving their differences, and lows such as the highly reported events surrounding 6ix9ine have continued to shape the genre. Over time, platforms in and around hip-hop in various forms, have dissected, documented and helped inform such narratives.…

ByNicolas ScottDecember 20, 20180Comments