There’s a stigma attached to the cultural idea of becoming a rapper. You’re likely imagining a schlubby guy in his late 20s to early 30s who really wants to affect a “street” lifestyle despite being from Naperville, has no actual talent at rapping and is probably a really bad boyfriend. Don’t get me wrong — those guys exist.
But I think it’s a discredit to the genre to discount all the raw, abrasive talent that often goes unrecognized by the mainstream, especially artists which have found an audience through online avenues. Anyone can post anything, which means you get a much more raw experience of musical experimentation.
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April is a senior studying Film & TV Production at DePaul. Her writing centers around the film industry, coverage of events around the city and profiles on queer artists of all mediums. When she’s not writing, she can be found watching whatever is on the Criterion Channel this month.
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