Category Archive: Music

Ayron Jones: A Child of the State

Understanding that one’s starting place does not dictate where they end up can be a difficult concept to grasp when one’s reality is grim. Society loves a classic underdog tale, but rising to the top from nothing is easier said than done. Seattle native and musician, Ayron Jones, uses music to tell his autobiography, including his traumatic childhood and emotional beginnings. 

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Breaking Barriers: 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

This year the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame will induct rappers Jay Z and LL Cool J along with several other groups and solo acts. They will respectively become the 8th and 9th hip-hop artists or groups to be honored by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. This is an honor, and while it may not be a focal point for some artists to achieve, it’s one that’s only given to hip-hop royalty. 

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Tee Grizzley: Built For Whatever

“The title of this album is my whole life in one sentence. The songs on the album and the things I refer to lyrically on each track reflect pieces of my real life. The name of this album is exactly what I am—Built For Whatever,” said Tee Grizzley according to hip-hop news outlet, Complex Magazine. His album is one among the list of music projects from a few heavy hitters, and some rising stars set to be released this month.

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