Computer Image by Cory Peak Cory Peak has to be one of Iowa’s most adventurous artists. Probably best known as the bassist for the grindcore/emoviolence powerhouse that is Closet Witch, […]
Iowa City hip hop
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Raunchy rapper Schäffer the Darklord is cleaning out his closet
Schäffer the Darklord, a.k.a. STD, is a 47-year-old rapper who’d probably have a few words to say to his 20-something self if he had access to a time machine. “I […]
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‘Everything is critical’ for IC rapper and entrepreneur TheZeffsterr
It takes many years for an artist to develop, and most are unafraid of the challenges that come with growth. Of course, every artist’s journey is different. Confidence in self, […]
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Flowers, denim and confidence: Hip-hop fashion in Iowa City
Black Panther, Missy Elliott, Beyoncé and more inspire Iowa City’s hip-hop fashion, and will be represented in style, song and performance at the 2018 Walk it Out Multicultural Fashion Show.
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Get stupid with Prof at Gabe’s
Minneapolis rapper Prof, known for proudly wearing his immaturity on his sleeve, takes his act to Gabe’s on Saturday. It’s noteworthy that he’s gotten a lot of flack for his “get stupid” party rap…
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Blair Christian of ‘Wild N’ Out’ performs comedy at Gabe’s
Blair Christian, a member of MTV’s revived Wild ’N Out comedy series, headlines a showcase of comedy and hip hop at Gabe’s this Saturday at 9 p.m. Though she’s worked successfully in the entertainment industry for years as a dancer and choreographer, Christian began performing stand-up comedy in 2012. Christian has done well for herself in the mean time, most recently being cast in the sixth season of Wild ‘N Out, where she has had a chance to regularly show off her improv and comedy chops.
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The hard worker: An interview with IC hip hop artist Marques “Marq Divine” Brooks
Originally from the Quad Cities, 29-year-old Marques “Marq Divine” Brooks has spent the last fifteen years in Iowa City working day jobs, going to school and…
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Album Reviews: Coolzey – Dark Mantras
Coolzey must be very wicked, since it’s clear he gets no rest. Sandwiched in between all the other musical activities he’s dropped Dark Mantras, which contains 13 short hip-hop instrumentals. This is more a beat tape than an album proper; each track is a live performance on his Akai MPC1000 Sampler…
