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WAMH x The Student: Top 10 Gorillaz Rap Features

Contributing Writer Alden Parker ’26 dives into the world of the virtual band Gorillaz, known for their inventive collaborations, and breaks down the songs in their discography that showcase the best rap features.
Alden Parker ’26 Nov 12, 2025

"Slime Language 2" Leaves Emerging Rappers in the Lurch

Throughout the late 2010s, Young Thug proved himself as one of this era’s most significant rappers, shaping the genre both sonically and stylistically. While his eccentric delivery and untamed vocal inflections have inspired countless imitators, Thug has also directly promoted several relatively unknown artists by signing them to his
Noah John '21 Apr 28, 2021

In 2021, The Grammys Remain Woefully Out of Touch with Newer Styles of Rap

The 2014 Grammys featured perhaps the most stacked list of nominees for “Best Rap Album” imaginable. Between Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s instant classics “Take Care” and “good kid m.A.A.d City,” Kanye West’s then polarizing but now widely acclaimed “Yeezus,” and Jay-Z’s impressive “Magna Carta
Noah John '21 Mar 31, 2021

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