Music is one of the few mediums that allows artists to communicate messages to people across the world. Whether a listener is an avid fan or is hearing an artist’s music for the first time, each musician has their own reputati...

As a fan of contemporary hip-hop I have a confession: I can’t stand Macklemore. When I voice this opinion around friends, I’m usually met with disbelief — “what’s not to like about him?” The short answer to that question is...