By Falice Chin
Nate Dogg + Snoop Dogg + Warren G = Guaranteed good shit. No doubt, each artist has enough followers to fill up Jamaica or something, so when combined as 213, the inevitable result is, overall, the enjoyable hip-hop feature The Hard Way. The album kicks off with a beat created by one of Brooklyn’s most… Continue reading 213
By Falice Chin
From the basement of Calgary’s hip-hop crew Jonny Sootentai, comes the wickedly well-produced album From Classroom to Cubicles. Blessed by producer Aptitude’s multi-talented skills, from being able to play any instrument to a thorough understanding of music theory, the album is a fusion of many musical genres. The songs flow from one to the next… Continue reading Jonny Sootentai
By Falice Chin
Even though Calgary’s hip-hop scene is small and unknown, many local urban artists are willing to contribute their mind and soul to the growing culture. Leading the pack are DJ Cosm and Teekay, collectively known as Dragon Fli Empire. Just last month, they released their spectacular debut album Conquest after their single “Mount Pleasant” made… Continue reading Enter the Dragon and check yo’ Fli
By Falice Chin
Dr. Christian Bök loves to mix poetry with experimental sound effects and visual art. So much so, he once showcased his work by building an entire book of poetry with tiny Lego blocks. Known for his creativity and contribution in avant-garde experimental poetry, Dr. Bök will help students at the University of Calgary understand and… Continue reading Mad professor of poetry
By Falice Chin
Imagine being 19 years old and starting up your own record label while promoting your own shows. It requires a lot of dedication and hard-work, and Calgary’s own hip-hop crew Jonny Sootentai is up for the challenge. With four emcees and one producer under the name of Top Shelf Records, the group is determined to… Continue reading Jonny Sootentai takes the stage and a new label
By Falice Chin
Summer is already over, and the Canadian skies are filled with a bitter-sweet atmosphere from coast to coast. While most people are trying to cherish the sun, rapper K-os is flying from city to city promoting his new album. On Aug. 17, Canada’s own K-os released his sophomore album Joyful Rebellion. However, two hits (“Crabbukit”… Continue reading K-os has rebellion fun
By Falice Chin
The Globe and Mail recently published a series of features on child development, with articles covering many perspectives and providing details on physical, social, and psychological aspects of our younger generation. While I have no kids at this point, I certainly feel that people my age should pay more attention to what’s happening to the… Continue reading Exploitation most foul
By Falice Chin
It’s been half a year since Canada’s own Buck 65 started being spotted in bits and pieces across North American and international media as his album Talkin’ Honkin’ Blues was well-received by critics and listeners alike. While the record didn’t end up reaching platinum sales or winning wide recognition from mainstream culture, Buck 65 has… Continue reading Buck 65
By Falice Chin
One of the biggest job markets for students nowadays involves ESL teaching in foreign countries. The idea is quite appealing: free travel, cash and a chance to educate the rest of the world. In reality, the bigger picture shows they are participating in a global conquest for perfecting Standard English. Indeed, in many countries, the… Continue reading Linguistic imperialism
By Falice Chin
Last year, there were rumours about several full-time professors at the University of Calgary being replaced by temporary or part-time teachers. This is a growing concern in academia, despite the apparent shortage of professors across the country. The highly prestigious and professional position of a university educator is now facing “casualization,”–a continuous increase in employment… Continue reading Professors: Coming and going for cheap