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Black History Month: Historical Timeline

By Shannon McCabe

HISTORICAL TIMELINE 1400S: First African Americans stepped foot on American soil. 1518: King Charles I sanctioned black slave trade. 1830s: Slavery is abolished. 1863: President Lincoln’sEmanc- ipation Proclamation to free all black slaves still held by rebellious southerners, which eventually lead to the 13th Amendment, which would prohibit slavery in the constitution. 1914-1918 World War… Continue reading Black History Month: Historical Timeline

Spun: Ja Rule

By Shannon McCabe

What happens when you’ve been teased constantly by 2003’s biggest rapper, 50 Cent? Apparently, releasing a record whining about how much you’ve been badgered and sold close to zero copies because no one cares. Ja Rule releases R.U.L.E., less than a year after his last poorly received album to moan about the same old thing… Continue reading Spun: Ja Rule

WCMAs

By Shannon McCabe

Western Canada’s biggest and not so big artists pull into town for the second annual Western Canadian Music Awards. This four-day conference/festival/awards show has plenty to offer for anyone interested. Conferences are held the first to the third and final days of the awards. These lectures include everything from learning how to drum to Youth… Continue reading WCMAs

Mase

By Shannon McCabe

After a five year hiatus from music to become a priest, Father Mason “Mase” Betha is back showcasing his “born again” philosophy. On the title track “Welcome Back,” Mase throws it down old school-stylee, cleaning up his image to children chanting the song’s title repeatedly. Throughout the disc, though, hints of the old Mase return,… Continue reading Mase