By Sarah Gill On Thursday 17 January, Ariana Grande released her latest pop anthem ‘7 Rings’ with a R’n’B edge. The singer described the song as “like… a flex”, revolving around retail therapy, friendship and getting yourself what you want. In typical Ariana Grande fashion, the tune is a female anthem. Following its initial release, the braggadocious song … [Read more...] about And if you don’t know, now you know
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Mac Miller’s untimely death and the vilification of Ariana Grande
By Catherine Taylor American rapper and producer Mac Miller, best known for his 2016 album The Divine Feminine, passed away suddenly this month. He was just 26 years old. The ‘Self Care’ singer, born Malcolm James McCormick, dreamed of a music career from a young age. He released his first mixtape But My Mackin’ Ain’t Easy in 2007 under the alias EZ Mac. Miller continued to … [Read more...] about Mac Miller’s untimely death and the vilification of Ariana Grande
Eminem’s career kamikaze continues with surprise album release
By Daniel Brennan With the shock release of his new album, Kamikaze, Eminem sets out to try and reclaim his throne after the critical panning that his 2017 album Revival received, and to take aim at some of the biggest names in rap. The opening track, 'The Ringer', sets the tone for the rest of the album, with Eminem dissing critics of his, such as … [Read more...] about Eminem’s career kamikaze continues with surprise album release
Cardi B and Nicki Minaj clash at New York Fashion Week
By Marie Coady Why do people pay good money to watch UFC matches when our preeminent female rappers are providing better entertainment for free? Months of tension between Nicki Minaj and Cardi B culminated in Cardi throwing a shoe at Nicki at a New York Fashion Week party on September 8. This is surely the most iconic podiatric attack since that Iraqi journalist lobbed his … [Read more...] about Cardi B and Nicki Minaj clash at New York Fashion Week
The rise of Irish hip hop through the eyes of Tebi Rex
By Sarah Gill Tebi Rex, Chasing Abbey, Hare Squead, Rejjie Snow, the list goes on. Irish hip hop artists are increasingly breaking into the mainstream music charts, while appearing more and more at music festivals around the country. Does this signal a shift in focus from the acoustic indie rock groups we are used to seeing? SIN got in touch with Matt O’Baoill, one half of … [Read more...] about The rise of Irish hip hop through the eyes of Tebi Rex