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 feel like I made an impulsive decision to adopt the […]
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, combined with support from community and family, drives the need […]
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. […]
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… […]
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. […]
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… […]
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… […]
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