Articles written by Hannah O'Connor

The lack of political correctness in hip hop has ensured critics are often voicing the negative aspects of the culture but is there a deeper meaning to it?

Jun 10, 2010 - Hannah O'Connor

Recently the lowest week in album sales since the introduction of Nielsen Soundscan was recorded. What is responsible for this decline in hip-hop sales?

Jun 10, 2010 - Hannah O'Connor

Since its development in the Bronx during the 1970's, hip-hop has been synonymous with urban America and the fast-paced life in the city.

Jun 8, 2010 - Hannah O'Connor

Few would link Virginia Woolf with Raekwon but just how did the stream of consciousness narrative style influence the art of freestyling in hip-hop?

Jun 6, 2010 - Hannah O'Connor

For a breath of fresh air in African Hip Hop look no further than the streets of Lagos, where relative newcomer Me'Mo is making quite an impression.

Apr 10, 2010 - Hannah O'Connor

Whether you love her or hate her, you probably have an opinion on Lisa Hyper; this interview looks into how controversy has helped her rise to recognition.

Apr 10, 2010 - Hannah O'Connor

Since his single 'Life' dropped, G-Whizz has been making waves in the Reggae/Dancehall world. This interview gives an insight into his career so far.

Apr 9, 2010 - Hannah O'Connor

Once seen as the soundtrack to one-love ideology, Reggae and Dancehall are fast-becoming associated with its homophobic attitude, but to what effect?

Apr 8, 2010 - Hannah O'Connor

Dr Dre has officially announced his first single from his long-awaited Detox album, although is the release still going to be well-anticipated and relevant?

Apr 7, 2010 - Hannah O'Connor

Some have drawn comparisons to Michael Jackson's iconic 'Thriller' video, whilst others consider it an outrage; Has Gaga gone too far this time with 'Telephone?'

Mar 22, 2010 - Hannah O'Connor

Since the Gully/Gaza truce, cracks have begun to appear in the surface of the Portmore Empire, which seems destined to crumble much like its Hip-Hop Counterpart.

Mar 5, 2010 - Hannah O'Connor

Eminem's 'Relapse' may have just won Best Rap Album at the 52nd Grammy Awards, but was the release really the top offering from the Hip Hop Community in 2009?

Feb 1, 2010 - Hannah O'Connor

The rise of Auto-tune helped solidify the link between Hip Hop and Dancehall, but is it at the expense of the genres' own individual cultural identities?

Dec 9, 2009 - Hannah O'Connor

Whether or not you are a fan of Jay-Z, he is undoubtedly one of the greatest businessmen in Hip Hop. From Roc-A-Fella to Roc Nation, Shawn Carter has come a long way.

Dec 5, 2009 - Hannah O'Connor

The murder of 2pac started one of the biggest conspiracy theories in the music world. Fuelled by his classic album, the 7 day theory is intriguing to say the least.

Dec 1, 2009 - Hannah O'Connor

Hip Hop albums are just not selling like they used to, as is evident by the somewhat disappointing first-week sales of 50 Cent's latest offering Before I Self Destruct.

Nov 26, 2009 - Hannah O'Connor

Perhaps with the stereotypical association of Germany with Bratwurst or Schnitzel, it is unsurprising that vegetarianism is still not embraced widely in German culture.

Sep 29, 2009 - Hannah O'Connor

Respect has become a common term within Hip Hop culture; it therefore seems rather incongruent that its' stars have gained notoriety for their disrespectful behaviour.

Sep 14, 2009 - Hannah O'Connor