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Bro-Rap: Not a Crime?

James Rainis  —  Nov 10, 2011

James Rainis discusses the scourge of bro-rap, authenticity, machismo posturing and cutting people a break because, c'mon, it's all in good fun.

Collabs: The Heavenly Option

James Rainis  —  Oct 13, 2011

James Rainis discusses some sweet collaborative efforts, including cuts from Heavenly, Silver Jews and UGK. (Okay, Kanye and The Beatles make the list, too...)

Test Spins: Lil Wayne, Tha Carter IV

G. Andrew Volosky  —  Sep 1, 2011

Tha Carter IV underwhelms amidst mounting anticipation. Or, as the Soup Nazi would tell you: "No comeback record for you!"

A Legend, A Letdown

Nathan Tailleur  —  Apr 18, 2011

Afrika Bambaataa doesn't live up to his legacy.

Banging It Out With Chiddy Bang

Graham Corrigan  —  Mar 14, 2011

 Sun Senior Editor Graham Corrigan '11 spoke with Chiddy Bang before their Saturday night concert at Noyes Fitness Center.

Bringing the Noise to Noyes

James Rainis  —  Mar 11, 2011

James Rainis lets us know what to expect when Chiddy Bang comes to West Campus.

Thumbs Up for Mac Miller

Joey Anderson  —  Mar 8, 2011

Joey Anderson checks out Pittsburgh native Mac Miller at the Haunt.

GZA Brings the Ruckus to IC

Spencer Holm  —  Feb 15, 2011

GZA comes to Ithaca and shows his crowd how to really throw down; the Sun's got the details.

Grammy-Award Winning Producer Talks Beats, Life

Brendan Doyle  —  Nov 22, 2010

9th Wonder, who has produced for acts such as Lil Wayne and Ludacris, spoke to a packed auditorium on North Campus Saturday.

Alumni Hip-Hoppers Flying High

Cara Sprunk  —  Apr 23, 2010

Alumni hip-hop sensations Jeremy Dussolliet ’09 and Tim Sommers ’10, now better known by the monikers Kinetics & One Love, sit down with The Sun to talk about Cornell housing, their hit chorus on "Airplanes" and rapping with your idols. Be sure to check out Dussolliet's freestyle at the end of the conversation.

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