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Wacka Flocka Flame to perform Druid City Music Hall

Dedrick Lee • April 13, 2016

Druid City Music Hall will bring Waka Flocka Flame to Tuscaloosa on Thursday Apr 14.With well known songs like “O Let’s Do It,” “Hard In Da Paint” and "No Hands" with Wale and Roscoe Dash. As...

Rapper Young Greatness talks about the music business, performing and his inspiration

Britney Kelley • March 1, 2016

Rapper Kevin Gates will be performing Wednesday, March 2, at Druid City Music Hall. The sold out show is set to start at 8:30 p.m. Along with Gates will be up and coming rapper Young Greatness, whose new...

The Lacs to play at Druid City Music Hall

The Lacs to play at Druid City Music Hall

Alejandra Tenorio • October 26, 2015

 With over 15 years of experience as the American musical duo known as The Lacs, Clay Sharpe and Brian King have taken the country scene by storm -- one country rap song at a time. From the small town...

“What a Time To Be Alive” blends Drake and Future's unique style

Christian Elliott • September 27, 2015

Atlanta and Toronto might be the furthest thing from each other in terms of music and appeal, but the two schools of hip-hop were able to come together in order to give the fans what they wanted. On Sept....

Lamar's new album calls society to reflect on race

Chisolm Allenlundy • March 23, 2015

Last week, Kendrick Lamar’s third studio album, “To Pimp a Butterfly,” surprised listeners across the world by becoming available on iTunes and Spotify a week before its scheduled release. The album...

Muscle and F.L.O. release first EP

Muscle and F.L.O. release first EP

Alexandra Ellsworth • April 24, 2012

Muscle & F.L.O., an up and coming new rap duo, hope to fill a void in the hip-hop and rap scene in Tuscaloosa and bring a more groovy music style to the city. “We saw a lack of groove and flow in the...

Big K.R.I.T.’s latest album shows improvement

Jefferson Fabian • March 7, 2012

When Big K.R.I.T. first came into the public eye with his release of “K.R.I.T. Wuz Here” in 2010, he proved he was already one of the South’s best emcees. Since then, he has done nothing but steadily...

Championship season inspires local rapper

Championship season inspires local rapper

Becky Robinson • February 7, 2012

A Tuscaloosa native and life-long Alabama fan, Bo Latham has always had a passion for music. Although he majored in public relations during his time at the University of Alabama, Latham said he loves producing...

Gangsta Gibbs keeping gangster rap alive

Jefferson Fabian • November 10, 2011

When Gangsta Gibbs dropped the “Str8 Killa No Filla” mix tape last year, I was pleasantly surprised. It was the ?rst I had heard of Gibbs, and I de?nitely liked what I heard. Here is a rapper from...

Bama student finds expression through spoken word

Bama student finds expression through spoken word

Jared Downing • October 31, 2011

It’s the weekly meeting of the student literary group the Inklings, and club president Will Gillette stands in front of a handful of other bookworms. They’re busy muttering lyrics and scribbling them...

Fans feed off Odd Future's energy

Fans feed off Odd Future’s energy

SoRelle Wyckoff • March 29, 2011

Standing outside the fences of the 2011 Thrasher South by South West show in Austin, Texas, was not enough for the crowd. Fueled by the energy of the performers, the mob pushed down the gates and rushed...