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Letter From the Editor: Leaving a Legacy
Table of Contents Groom Room Cuts Final Fade 3 Summer 2013 Review 4 Somewhere in America, Miley is Twerking 6 Ashley Love-Mills 8 New Campus Orgs 11
T
o All My Nu-
senior year rolls around, what will be the
bian Brothers
legacy you leave behind? What will you be re-
and Sisters, What’s
membered for? How will you leave your mark
Up!?
on this campus? How will you have bettered
It is so hard for
your community? These are all things you
me to believe that I
should take into consideration as you begin
am just two semes-
this journey into your college career.
ters away from graduating and beginning the next chapter of my life. Not even a week into the official start of the fall
building our legacies; now with our final two semesters
semester, and already I have begun to think about the legacy
ahead of us, we need to think about ways to not only leave
I will leave behind at N.C. State, something I wish I would
our legacies, but also ways to make it easier for those who
have pondered more as an incoming freshman.
will come after us to continue to build upon those legacies
In the fall 2010 semester when I began school, my
Only with the permission of our elders do we proudly produce each edition of the Nubian Message. Dr. Yosef ben-Yochannan: Dr. John Henrik Clark: Dr. Leonard Jeffries: The Black Panther Party: Mumia A. Jamal: Geronimo Pratt: Tony Williamson: Dr. Lawrence Clark: Dr. Augustus McIver Witherspoon: Dr. Wandra P. Hill: Mr. Kyran Anderson: Dr. Lathan Turner: Dr. M. Iyailu Moses: Dokta Toni Thorpe and all those who accompany us as we are STILL on the journey to true consciousness.
and our N.C. State community. If you have not done so yet
sole focus was to make good grades in all of my classes.
during your collegiate career, become a mentor, take on
Although that is something good to strive for, in hindsight I
a leadership role within an organization you are involved
am able to recognize that I was not approaching the college
with, become more active on campus.
experience from a holistic viewpoint. Undoubtedly good grades and a high grade point average will get me far in life,
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To the class of 2014, we have spent the past three years
I am sure the next two semesters will zoom by, but that doesn’t mean we can’t or shouldn’t make the most of them.
but what will it do to better my community? If there is one thing that I have learned at N.C. State, it is the importance of bettering your community. I am a firm
Peace, Kierra Leggett
believer that one’s community is both a reflection and extension of oneself, and therefore to improve yourself you must
P.S. – To see what advice other AASAC Presidents had
also improve your community.
to offer first year students and the class of 2017, visit the
I encourage incoming freshman within the class of 2017 to
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begin this fall semester with the end in mind. When your
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News
Groom Room Cuts Final Fade Popular Barbershop Among Students and Athletes to Close Doors
Above: Storefront of the Groom Room Barbershop located on Hillsborough St. | Kelly Darden Right:: Barber Davion Davis cuts customers hair. | Kelly Darden
Alfred Anderson Staff Writer
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he Groom Room has been serving the African American community of N.C. State for more than 10
years; but, with plans for a Marriott Hotel to be built on Hillsborough Street, its days are numbered. The barbershop is going to be torn down in December to make room for the new hotel. Owned by Mike Mitchell and Davion Davis, the Groom Room sits directly across from the Bell Tower and is the closest African American-owned Barbershop to central campus. “We were told about three years ago that the shop was going to be torn down; we just never got a date, now we do. We’re trying to find a new spot close to campus, but a lot of places have high rent.” With news of the Groom Room’s looming demolition, many African American students
still slide through from time to time. I’ve cut
“ We appreciate the love that the students and athletes show us. We’re working on finding a new location and when we do, we want to make sure everyone knows” - Mike Mitchell who live on campus are sad to see the bar-
class, the gym or the library and get there
bershop that is within walking distance from
in just a few minutes. I don’t know where
campus, go.
students will go now.”
“The Groom Room has such a chill
Aside from the Groom Room, the nearest
environment,” said Marcus Zeigler, a junior
barbershop to campus is College View Bar-
at N.C. State. “It is messed up that it is get-
bershop, located across from Wolf Village.
ting torn down, there already aren’t enough
The Groom Room has been a customer
barbershops close to campus and their shop
favorite not just because of its convenient
was probably the best.”
location, but also because clients never know
“It sucks [that the Groom Room is closing], said sophomore Justin Richardson. “It’s a good place to get haircuts, and it’s close to campus. You can walk from
who they might see in the barber’s chair getting a weekly line-up. “Athletes come through here all the time,” said Mitchell. “Even after they go pro, they
Russell Wilson’s hair, Terrell Manning has been here, C.J. Wilson, a bunch of guys.” Within the coming months, the owners of the Groom Room hope to be able to open up a new shop close to campus, after their current location is torn down in December. The barbers at the Groom Room want to stay active with the N.C. State community and are looking forward to being able to inform students of the future of their shop. “We appreciate the love that the students and athletes show us. We’re working on finding a new location and when we do, we want to make sure everyone knows,” said Mitchell.
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News
Reactions to the Verdict #JusticeForTrayvon
Kierra Leggett Editor-in-Chief
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n July 13, George Zimmerman was found not
with big-name celebrities such as Beyoncé and Jay-Z offering
website, more than 1.5 million signatures were added to the
guilty on charges of second-degree murder and
their support. Local rallies took place in Raleigh, Durham
petition in just three days.
manslaughter in the shooting death of 17-year-
and Greensboro.
Since the delivery of the verdict in July, the Martin family has
old Trayvon Martin. Immediately following the announce-
Martin’s mother Sybrina Fulton took to Twitter after the
remained vigilant in seeking justice for Trayvon and ensuring
ment of the verdict, social media networks erupted with
verdict was read, sharing a Bible verse. President Obama
that laws are set in place to prevent future instances similar
millions of people emphatically sounding off on the outcome
later released an official statement in regard to the not guilty
to the killing of Trayvon from happening. Fulton appeared
of the case. In the days leading up to the verdict, spirited de-
verdict saying in part, “When you think about why, in the
on MSNBC’s Meet the Press Sunday, speaking out against the
bate occurred via social media channels as users live tweeted
African American community at least, there’s a lot of pain
stop-and-frisk policies of New York. “You can’t give people
throughout the trial, which aired on several national news
around what happened here, I think it’s important to recog-
the right, whether its civilians or authorities, the right to stop
stations, including HSN. The hashtags #ZimmermanTrial and
nize that the African American community is looking at this
someone because of the color of their skin.”
#JusticeForTrayvon quickly became trending topics through-
issue through a set of experiences and a history that doesn’t
out the duration of the televised portion of the trial.
go away.”
The African American Cultural Center has an event entitled, Lunch and Learn: “Trayvon Martin and Social Justice: Next
Social Media served not just as a place for people to exchange
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored
Steps,” scheduled for Oct. 17 from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. in the
their opinions on what was happening during the case, but
People responded to the not guilty verdict with a petition
Washington Sankofa room.
also as an incubator for organized protests. Throughout the
to the Department of Justice to file a civil rights violation
United States, there were peaceful rallies against the verdict
against George Zimmerman. According to the NAACP
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DeErricka Green Managing Editor
M
ore than 600 protestors have been arrested for civil disobedience in the “Moral Monday” events since they began on April 29.
Almost every Monday since its beginning, hundreds of protestors have gathered at the North Carolina General Assembly in downtown Raleigh to combat legislative cuts to unemployment benefits, healthcare funding, education, and other social allowances. The liberal Moral Monday protestors are displeased with the conservative policies the Republican-controlled N.C. legislature has enacted thus far this year-unemployment benefits from over 70,000 North Carolinians were revoked; the legislature also chose not to expand Medicaid coverage, provided by the Affordable Care Act, which would have allowed more than 500,000 additional people health security.
Protesters and Coordinators unite against political oppression | Kelly Darden
In addition to these, the legislature repealed the North Caro-
reconstruction.” “Changing demographics in America, and
lina earned income tax credit, causing it to expire at the end
state battles over voting rights laws, echo both the first re-
of 2013; and, appealed the Racial Justice Act, which allowed
construction, which was voting rights for African Americans
inmates on death row to argue that racial bias influenced
after the civil war, and the second reconstruction, which was
their trial.
the Civil Rights movement,” said Barber in an interview with the Huffington Post.
State leaders, such as Gov. Pat McCrory who took five weeks to even address the events, have largely dismissed
In order to contest the changing policies, Barber believes
the protests. Critics have referred to the events as “Moron
that citizens need to “directly attack the old divisions of the
Mondays” in passing. Despite this criticism, Rev. William
white southern strategy in order to fix the shortcomings of
Barber II, president of the North Carolina NAACP and man
the so-called Christian evangelical right that limits issues in
behind the Moral Monday movement, remains vigilant and
the public square to things like prayer in school, abortion,
undeterred. He believes that North Carolina and the rest of
and gender issues.”
the southern states are in the middle of what he dubs a “third
100 Years of Service
W
ashington, DC rolled out the red carpet for
delegates at the Convention. As a voting delegate, I had the
the women of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,
opportunity of participating in the business aspects of the
Inc. this July, as the organization hosted
conference, which allowed me to meet many prominent
its 51 National Convention and commemorated its 100 st
th
anniversary.
figures of the organization such as the National Executive Board and Honorary Members. Meeting members of my organization from all over the world allowed my line sisters
During the weeklong celebration, the Nation’s capital
and I to experience true sisterhood on a grand scale. Over-
was flooded by a sea of red nearly 50,000 deep, marking the
all, the motivation and inspiration I gained from participat-
highest convention attendance in the history of the Sorority.
ing in my Centennial Convention was priceless.” -Jasmine Gaston
“Attending the 51st National Convention as a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was an amazing once-in-alife-time experience. I was blessed with the responsibility of Members of the Mu Omicron Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. at 51st National Convention
representing the Mu Omicron chapter as one of 700 voting
Senior Mechanical Engineering
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Opinions
Somewhere in America, Miley Cyrus is Still Twerking Yuri Powe Staff Writer
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uestion of the year: How did
taken this dance and used it with the same in-
Miley Cyrus make twerking more
tentions, (almost) transforming it into an art
openly acceptable in America?
of club dancing. Dancers like Lady Lucious
Though for years written off and shunned
and Twerk Sum, the duo who make up the infamous Twerk Team, travel the country pro-
by mainstream society, it seems the former
viding their twerking services to paying club
Disney star has come riding in on her white
promoters and owners. The two have even
horse and saved the day for twerkers across
turned the dance into a career. Throughout
America.
this time, mainstream society has dismissed
To “twerk” is a verb meaning to dance
twerking as unacceptable in its usual diatribe
moving one’s upper and lower hips in an ag-
against aspects of black culture. However, it
gressive bouncing motion. Twerking is most
seems that after the video of Cyrus twerking
closely associated with the Black community,
in an adult-sized unicorn onesie, the concept
as Black women (and sometimes men) are the
has become cute and tolerable.
ones commonly seen performing the dance.
When social networkers caught wind of
Twerking has had its share of criticism from
Cyrus’ video, she became an instant topic of
those both inside and outside of black culture,
conversation. Her video caused such uproar
possibly because it isn’t comparable to ball-
that even news broadcasting stations such
room dancing or salsa.
as CNN felt it important enough to discuss,
Ties to this type of dance involving booty shaking have been made to African tribal dances, as well as Arabian ceremonial and
analogous to The Harlem Shake craze of the spring. Why does it take the crossing of racial
ritualistic dance. Today, twerking can be seen
thresholds to cause the majority to approve of
in a large percentage of rap music videos,
certain trends rather than the minority? Not
where video vixens attempt to seem seduc-
to mention, Jay- Z’s shout-out to Miley twerk-
tive and desirable to men by performing the
ing on his new album Magna Carta Holy Grail
incendiary dance.
was seemingly another seal of aproval. Mr.
Young women of our generation have
#MCTWER
Carter referred to Miley as “a God” for break-
ing color barri-
impres-
ers saying, “Black neighbor, and the daughter
sionable young girls that caused waves within
not seeing color.” Having support from black
the community because of damage it was
and white people, Miley has seen fit to twerk
doing to the youth. Though the gap between
at every opportunity she gets, from her videos
black, white and twerk relations has been
on Youtube to Juicy J concerts and even at the
bridged, it still isn’t acceptable just because a
House of Blues.
Disney child star decided to use it as her big
The shift into white America has lightened
debut. Recently, Miley has made herself a sex
the feelings towards twerking and who should
symbol and created a provocative image for
and should not do it.
her career, which at the core should not be
Before Miley we had many pioneers on the
upheld or applauded. But, whether we like it
internet who explored new frontiers of twerk-
or not, somewhere in America Miley Cyrus is
ing. Unlike Miley, they gained the wrong type
still twerking.
of attention from men and the admiration of
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Your Voice: Has Miley Cyrus made twerking more socially acceptable? “She’s taken what African Americans have done for years, despite being frowned upon, and made it cool for White America. Sort like of like Vanilla Ice and Hip-Hop.
Malcolm Brown Senior, Communication
“Miley Cyrus has made twerking more visible universally but not more acceptable. Even with a “movement” for her audience, it is no more accectable than before.” Maria Lucas Senior,Economincs
1. Young Money: Every Girl “For free suites, I’d give Paris Hilton all nighters/In about three years, holla at me Miley Cyrus” 2. Gucci Mane: Making Love to the Money “King of the jungle, I’m a lion/White lion in the house we named it Miley Cyrus” 3. Migos: Hannah Montana “Hannah Montana, I’m selling them bricks out the phantom/Got Hannah Montana, I’m drinking the lean out the phantom”
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Photo courtesy of: Ashley Love-Mills
The Wolfpack’s Own Miss NC USA
Chelsea Gardner Staff Writer
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n 2010, Ashley Love-Mills walked across the stage of PNC Arena wearing a red graduation gown to receive her undergraduate degree from North Carolina State University.
Love Mills spoke candidly with the Nubian Message about her pageant experience and also revealed what she liked most about her time at N.C. State.
In June, 24-year-old Love-Mills walked across another stage, once again wearing a floor
length gown. However, this particular gown was a white designer, covered in crystals, and
Nubian Message: When did you become interested in Miss N.C. USA?
the stage was that of the Miss USA 2013 Pageant.
Love-Mills: “Probably at the age of 17. I received a letter from RPM Productions (they own the Miss North Carolina USA system), and they told me that someone from my high school
The reigning Miss North Carolina USA, Love-Mills has fond memories of both N.C.
nominated me to do Miss North Carolina Teen USA. I wasn’t initially interested; I actually
State and the Wolfpack. Although now life for her is full of glamorous photo shoots (she is
threw the letter away. A couple weeks later, I saw the Miss Teen USA pageant on television
a model), beautiful gowns and other amazing opportunities, the alumna, who is a graduate
and that’s kind of what sparked my interest. I [competed in Miss Teen USA] and didn’t win,
of the N.C. State College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHASS), hasn’t forgotten the
but I placed in the top 10. I knew then, after getting through college, I wanted to come back
hard-work and dedication that helped her earn her degree, as well as her crown and sash.
and one day win Miss North Carolina USA. When I was 21, I was actually a senior at State, [and] I started competing again. And every year, I have placed in the top 10 and last Novem-
“I wondered if I was ever going to get there,” Love-Mills said. “College is tough to get
ber, I won.”
through and [so is] managing everything at one time. I worked three jobs while I attended N.C. State while having to maintain a good GPA, but it’s all about having a good work ethic.”
NM: Along with the Miss Teen USA pageant, what else or who else inspired or influenced
Love-Mills attributes much of her success and accolades not only to her good work ethic but
you to persevere on this journey?
also her faith and drive to make a difference and achieve her goals and dreams. That drive Love-Mills: “For me, the drive to become Miss North Carolina USA came from within myself. I saw a lot of the former Miss USAs and the type of service they were doing, and I
“Don’t size yourself up against other girls, because you’re in a competition where everyone is beautiful, so something aside [from] your physical beauty has got to stand out. ”
think that was initially what the onset was. [Also] I was bullied in high school, and I knew that having the voice, as Miss North Carolina USA, would be what I needed to try to make a difference. I started an anti-bullying campaign this year called, “Reach for More: Be Better Than Average” in order to fight back against the bullying epidemic. [Its purpose] is to educate our youth about what it means to play the role of a bully or be the victim. And ,really, it’s teaching them [kids] that you have to love and respect another person despite any differences
led her to compete for the title of Miss North Carolina USA four times before winning it in
that you might have. And that’s really what stems from bullying – a lack of understanding of
November 2012.
another person that might be different from you.”
Prior to winning the title of Miss North Carolina USA, Love-Mills kept herself motivated with daily reminders of her goal. “Probably for the last four or five years, I’ve had sticky
NM: How have your experiences with Miss N.C. USA shaped you, personally and profes-
notes posted all over my house, in my car, on my mirror in the bathroom telling me, every
sionally?
morning, that you already are her…you already are Miss N.C. USA. I truly believe that if you believe in something so much it has to come to fruition.”
Love-Mills: “Had I not got into pageants, I don’t think I would be as strong as I am. I am strong-willed, determined and ambitious because this industry is cutthroat. I was very re-
Love-Mills’ dreams really came into fruition when she placed into the Top 10 at this year’s
lentless; it took me four times before I won, so it taught me perseverance and that no dream
Miss USA pageant. Although she did not win the title of Miss USA, Love-Mills intends to go
or no goal is out of reach as long as you continue to put in the work. God will honor that and
confidently into her future as a full-time model and actress “I just know that something is
do the rest. In general, everything about me is different. Even in the last eight months since
out there for me that’s better so I’m just anxiously but patiently waiting for that day to come,”
I’ve won, I’m a completely different person. You know my values; in some ways have changed
Love-Mills said.
for the better, of course. I’ve experienced so many different things, and I’ve pushed myself in ways that I never thought possible. Career-wise, it’s definitely helped. I work full-time as a
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Features model, and my goal has really been to pursue more acting, and it’s definitely opened up some doors for that.” NM: As a former victim of bullying, how did you get the confidence to overcome any fears of competing and doing pageants? Love-Mills: “After a while, I realized in high school that what people had to say about me really didn’t matter – they are not taking care of me and they are not paying my bills. They are doing absolutely nothing [for me], so why should I care about what anyone else has to say?
Connect wish Ashley Facebook: Miss North Carolina USA Instagram: @real_ashleylove Twitter @realmissncusa
My confidence really started to build after I did my [first] pageant as a teenager. I knew then that I was kind of on a mission, and I needed to fulfill it, and it wouldn’t be fulfilled until I became Miss North Carolina. NM: Do you have any advice for young women or girls who are interested in competing in pageants? Love-Mills: “Know why you’re competing and have a vision going in, because the judges want to make sure that someone they give the job to is someone who is going to be dedicated to it and is going to be passionate about it and is going to be a good representative of the state…Don’t size yourself up against other girls, because you’re in a competition where everyone is beautiful, so something aside [from] your physical beauty has got to stand out. Your character has to stand out; that’s what this pageant really is about. This challenges you in every single way, so be prepared for that.” NM: How has attending N.C. State and being involved on campus impacted you? Love-Mills: “Well, of course, becoming an AKA really made a difference, because some of my line sisters have really made a difference in my life. We are still very close friends to this day. The one thing that sticks out in my mind is studying abroad – that is an experience I will never forget. It helped me grow, because it was a culture shock, when I went overseas to the Czech Republic. That was something that I had never done before. It put me in a position that I was really uncomfortable with, which is a part of life anyway. In this world, you need a college degree, and N.C. State is a great place to get an education. I met so many people while I was there, and so many of my professors made such an impact on me and truly inspired me. I even keep in contact with some of them now. One person I have to call up even though we haven’t spoke in quite a while is Mama Thorpe. She was my go-to person while I was at N.C. State. She was somebody who, when I was down, she encouraged me. She told me she loved me when no one else did. When I was going through a time when my friends turned against me, she was always there for me. She has such an infectious spirit. I think that’s what I loved most about State…the people who made my experience like no other.” Photo courtesy of: Ashley Love-Mills
New Campus Organizations:
Campus Curls & Kinks Campus Curls and Kinks is a natural hair club that “caters to young men and women who love and appreciate their natural hair.” Founded in the summer of 2013 by Kadesha White, a sophmore in business administration, and Lakesha Alexander, a junior in Middle Grades Education, the mission of Campus Curls and Kinks is to empower members of the natural hair community to be confident with their natural hair. Any student is welcome to join Campus Curls and Kinks (natural or not) and they can do so by visiting the Campus Curls and Kinks (ccakncsu.wix. com) or sign up at the Back to School Jam and Packapalooza.
Black Business Students Association New to campus, the Black Business Students Association will be led by president Pommy Aynu in its efforts to act as a resource and aid to minority business students within the Poole College of Management. This fall, the N.C. State chapter joins those of Stanford, the University of California at Los Angeles and Wake Forest to promote professional development, leadership and social networking amongst members. Those looking to get involved can sign up at Back to School Jam.
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Summer’s Hottest Music
ith summer comes great food, sleep, weather,
Leaves, Black Skinhead, and I’m In It grew on me, but I wasn’t
memories, and most importantly, great music. This
a fan of the new sound as a whole. Out of all the Kanye West
summer we were also blessed with an abundance of highly an-
albums, this was the one where lyricism outweighed produc-
ticipated concerts, albums, and mixtapes, all providing music
tion.
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fans with an excellent soundtrack to summer 2013. Magna Carta Holy Grail was hyped from the beginning, Big name artists made their way to North Carolina starting
even having some backup from Samsung phones. In the
with Kendrick Lamar, followed by Lil Wayne and the rest of
advertisements, we saw that producers Timbaland, Pharrell
the acts in the America’s Most Wanted Tour, and ending with
Williams, Rick Rubin, and Swizz Beatz all collaborated on the
Queen Bey herself, each giving amazing live performances
album. Just by seeing this, music fans all over were excited to
that brought energy and excitement to the crowds.
hear the album. The timing of the release was also pretty strategic in that it came out after both J. Cole’s sophomore album
This summer also brought us many anticipated albums
and Kanye’s album. Magna Carta Holy Grail gives a majestic
and mixtapes from artists such as J. Cole, French Montana,
and grandiose sound in both lyricism and production. The
Mac Miller, Kanye West, and The-Dream. Two of the most
album was a perfect “just got paid and cleaned the whip” type
Bangz. There are a lot of songs that are simply remixes to
talked-about albums were Yeezus from Kanye West and
soundtrack for the summer. Jay Z’s album also had features
songs that were on Beach House, but for the most part the
Magna Carta Holy Grail from Jay Z. Last year these hip-hop
from Beyonce, Justin Timberlake, Rick Ross, and even Nas.
mixtape is definitely a hit for the summer.
heavy-hitters came together and graced us with an epic album
This album is definitely a great listen but it sort of moves away
as The Throne. The two artists continued their tradition of
from the classic Jay Z hard-hitting street lyricism and gives a
topping charts by releasing separate albums this year, both
more laid-back high class sound.
One of the mixtapes that fell under the radar in my opinion was Iamsu’s Kilt II. Coming from the Bay this new young
With great albums come great mixtapes. With the boom-
artist makes his mark in the industry in the follwup to his ear-
and of course we were again introduced to a new unique
ing popularity of the Internet, a lot of artists have found that
lier mixtape $uzy 6 Speed. All the production was handled by
sound from the mysterious Kanye West. After listening to
the best way to get their music out is through the Internet via
his production crew the Invasion if not by Iamsu himself. The
GOOD Music rookie Travis Scott’s mixtape Owl Pharaoh, I
mixtapes and free albums. One of the mixtapes that got con-
mixtape is light-hearted, and coupled with energetic rhymes
noticed a lot of similarities as far as production and sound.
sistent run from me was Ty$’s Beach House 2. As a followup
gives him a solid step up in my eyes.
This same new-age, techno, slightly robotic sound is heard all
from his earlier hit mixtape Beach House, Ty$ displays his
throughout the 10-track album, with small hints of the Kanye
growing prominence by adding more features on this mixtape
strategic sampling techniques. Tracks such as Blood on the
from the likes of Juicy J, Chris Brown, Kevin Gates, and Kirko
with their own individual sounds. Yeezus was released first,
Christian Mentoring Association The goal of the Christian Mentoring Association is to “create useful partnerships among N.C. State students and encourage students to succeed spiritually, emotionally and academically.” For the upcoming semester, CMA has two events planned for August, including a Meet and Greet for new members. To become involved, send an email to cma.ncsu@gmail.com.