Kareem Gantt - AXS Contributor

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Kareem Gantt is an award-winning journalist who has brought a lot of sass and a lot of sarcasm to stories from all genres for the past five years. In addition to giving his two (and a half) cents to the latest music news and album reviews for AXS, he also contributes sports commentary and travel articles for multiple websites. Yea, he's pretty famous on this thing we call the internet and he has an undying love his home state of Florida.

  • M.I.A.'s 'Kala' turns 10 years old in 2017

    M.I.A.'s 'Kala' turns 10 years old in 2017

    M.I.A. is one of the top 10 female rappers of all-time. Whether you agree with that sentiment or not, you can’t deny that the London-born MC has been a force in the world of hip-hop for the past 12 years. All of her LPs have been nothing more than a dream to listen to, and her most recent album, AIM...

    March 23, 2017 | 20 hours ago
  • Daft Punk's 'Homework' turns 20 years old this year

    Daft Punk's 'Homework' turns 20 years old this year

    20 years ago, who would have thought that Daft Punk would be as big as they are today? When the Paris, France duo dropped their landmark debut LP, Homework, to the masses on Jan. 20, 1997, Electronic Dance Music (EDM) wasn’t in its commercial phase. EDM was still considered an underground sound that...

    March 23, 2017 | 21 hours ago
  • Hanson 'Middle of Nowhere' turns 20 years old this year

    Hanson 'Middle of Nowhere' turns 20 years old this year

    Hanson was a group that came out of nowhere to become of the biggest-selling groups in the latter half of the ‘90s. Getting their start in their hometown of Tulsa, Oklahoma, the Hanson brothers (Isaac, Taylor, and Zac) found instant success with the song “MMMBop,” which, judging from your tolerance...

    March 23, 2017 | 21 hours ago
  • Rick Ross' 'Rather You Than Me' has greatness written all over it

    Rick Ross' 'Rather You Than Me' has greatness written all over it

    Ladies and gentlemen, Rick Ross is back. After much speculation that he was going to leave Def Jam behind and land with Epic Records, he made the rumors true when he inked a multi-album deal with one of the most iconic labels in music. So, after nearly a decade with Def Jam, Ross’s “Maybach Music...

    March 21, 2017 | 3 days ago
  • The complete Beyond Wonderland lineup

    The complete Beyond Wonderland lineup

    Beyond Wonderland will bring their endless sea to inland San Bernadino this month. Brought to you by the same folks who are responsible for such festivals as Electric Forest and the Electric Daisy Festival, Beyond Wonderland is basically an extension of these famed festivals. Though it hasn’t caught...

    March 21, 2017 | 3 days ago
  • Will Smith's 'Big Willie Style' turns 20 years old this year

    Will Smith's 'Big Willie Style' turns 20 years old this year

    It seems like as Will Smith’s star has risen as an actor, many have forgotten that what made him famous in the first place was his music. Beginning in 1988 with the still anthemic “Parents Just Don’t Understand,” Smith rose to fame on the strength of his clean-cut and hilarious lyrics, and it was...

    March 20, 2017 | 4 days ago
  • Janet Jackson's 'Velvet Rope' turns 20 years old this year

    Janet Jackson's 'Velvet Rope' turns 20 years old this year

    Janet Jackson will forever be one of the queens of music. Despite her slow start, and having to fight out of the shadows of her late-famous brother, Jackson has become one of the treasures of popular music. She had it all: fame, wealth, and a legacy that was secured as a baby in a blanket. Just how...

    March 20, 2017 | 4 days ago
  • Wu-Tang Clan 'Wu-Tang Forever' turns 20 years old this year

    Wu-Tang Clan 'Wu-Tang Forever' turns 20 years old this year

    Let’s be real, the Wu-Tang Clan is easily one of the top five rap groups of all time. If you don’t agree with that statement, then you should take a listen to the group’s second LP, 1997’s Wu-Tang Forever, which is simply one of the best rap albums ever made and sealed the group’s legendary status...

    March 18, 2017 | 6 days ago
  • Missy Elliott's 'Supa Dupa Fly' turns 20 years old this year

    Missy Elliott's 'Supa Dupa Fly' turns 20 years old this year

    When Missy Elliott came onto the music scene, hip-hop was enduring change. The hip-hop world had just come out of a grueling “east coast-vs-west coast” feud that sadly claimed two of the genre’s best MCs. Hip-hop was so damaged by the feud that by the summer of 1997, hip-hop was on the edge of...

    March 18, 2017 | 6 days ago
  • Busta Rhymes 'When Disaster Strikes' turns 20 this year

    Busta Rhymes 'When Disaster Strikes' turns 20 this year

    In a lot of ways, Busta Rhymes' second LP,  When Disaster Strikes, was aptly titled at the time of its release. By 1997, hip-hop was in full reconstruction mode. This was due to the “East Coast-vs-West Coast” rivalry that not only severely tainted hip-hop’s image, but also sadly took away two of the...

    March 18, 2017 | 6 days ago
  • How Culture Club blended the rules of new wave

    How Culture Club blended the rules of new wave

    What can you say about Culture Club that hasn’t already been said? They were stylish, they were poppy, and they were one of the hottest bands of the new wave era. Their success wasn’t just due to the androgynous style of lead singer Boy George (b. George Alan O’Dowd), although that had a lot to do...

    March 18, 2017 | 6 days ago
  • The Notorious B.I.G.'s 'Life After Death' turns 20 years old this year

    The Notorious B.I.G.'s 'Life After Death' turns 20 years old this year

    There was something oddly eerie and real about The Notorious B.I.G’s second LP Life After Death. It was almost like he was predicting what was going to happen to him in the months ahead, and it was an odd and creepy sense of realness that really can’t be connected to any other rap album. And, mark...

    March 15, 2017 | 1 week ago
  • Erykah Badu 'Baduizm' turns 20 years old this year

    Erykah Badu 'Baduizm' turns 20 years old this year

    Erykah Badu is one of the queens of R&B. Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, Badu has always had a voice of gold, but like so many artists before, and after her, she had to grind to get the attention of record executives that could possibly give her that golden moment in the spotlight. That moment...

    March 15, 2017 | 1 week ago
  • Mariah Carey's 'Butterfly' turns 20 years old this year

    Mariah Carey's 'Butterfly' turns 20 years old this year

    Mariah Carey was already on top of the music world even before Butterfly was released. Prior to the release of her sixth album, Carey was the holder of three number one LPs, including one (1993’s Music Box) that went Diamond. In addition, she had a full complement of smash singles under her belt. As...

    March 15, 2017 | 1 week ago
  • How the band Metallica got its name

    How the band Metallica got its name

    You can’t talk about rock royalty without mentioning Metallica. The name echoes success and longevity the likes few rock bands have ever seen. Formed in 1981, the L.A.-based band’s track record for the past 36 years has been staggering, to put it mildly. Six number one albums, numerous hits and a...

    March 14, 2017 | 1 week ago
  • Best events in New York and New Jersey for Spring Break 2017

    Best events in New York and New Jersey for Spring Break 2017

    College students look to Spring Break to get away from northern locales such as New York. But if you’re an adventurer (or a southern college student) and are looking for more of a city vibe for Spring Break, you won’t get more urban than New York. With a wealth of clubs and nightlife to attract...

    March 14, 2017 | 1 week ago
  • Best events in San Francisco and the Bay Area for Spring Break 2017

    Best events in San Francisco and the Bay Area for Spring Break 2017

    The San Francisco Bay Area will make for a perfect alternative for hitting the sunny beaches for Spring Break. The Bay Area has almost everything you can think of to have one of the best Spring Breaks ever, from big city bars and clubs to theme parks that will open just in time for those who are...

    March 13, 2017 | 2 weeks ago
  • Best events in Detroit for Spring Break 2017

    Best events in Detroit for Spring Break 2017

    Detroit is not recognized as a Spring Break destination. Why? Because the Motor City is sometimes prone to winter weather even in the beginning of Spring. But if you’re one of those travelers who want an alternative to the crowded beaches of the south, then you may want to rethink Detroit as a...

    March 13, 2017 | 2 weeks ago
  • Best events in Dallas for Spring Break 2017

    Best events in Dallas for Spring Break 2017

    Texas is one of the Spring Break capitals of the nation, but they don’t particularly head to Dallas to have some fun in the Texas sun. No, they head for the Texas Gulf Coast, which will be packed with hoards of Spring Breakers looking to do nothing but party for a week. So if you want more of a city...

    March 13, 2017 | 2 weeks ago
  • Best events in Denver for Spring Break 2017

    Best events in Denver for Spring Break 2017

    Normally when you think of Spring Break, you think of beaches and palm trees, not mountains and snow. But if you’re in search of something different for Spring Break, check out Denver. This city is chocked full of fun nightlife and other activities for those who aren’t so enamored with the beach can...

    March 13, 2017 | 2 weeks ago
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