White Station Scroll

A publication by the students, about the students, and for the students of White Station High School

A publication by the students, about the students, and for the students of White Station High School

White Station Scroll

A publication by the students, about the students, and for the students of White Station High School

White Station Scroll

Yeat’s “2093” consists of three phases that transports listeners into his futuristic world. This album served as Yeat’s fourth studio album.

“2093” – A dystopian society

Mahin Hasani, Writer March 22, 2024

Step into the dystopian abyss of “2093,” a fictional world where rapper and songwriter, Yeat, reigns as the CEO of Lyfestyle Corportation and blurs the lines between  reality and fiction. “2093”...

Tupac Shakur (left), an American rapper and actor, was one of the top-selling artists of all time, having sold over 75 million records around the world; his music has been noted to address many social issues within inner cities. Drake (right), a Canadian rapper and singer, is observed to be one of the biggest faces of rap/pop music in recent times, with albums topping the US Billboard and the Canadian Albums Chart; his music centers on topics of love, desire and success.

Old beats, new streets – old school vs. new school rap

Mahin Hasani, Writer March 19, 2024

In the corridors of rap history, the echoes of old school beats ring alongside the youthful sounds of the new generation. From the poetic lyrics of Tupac Shakur and the storytelling of The Notorious B.I.G....

Duke Smith (11) poses for a promotional photo that could be used to spread his image within the music industry. Smith has collaborated with studio producers, record labels and local rappers to increase his experience.

Independent artist Duke Smith breaks norms with his rap career

Michelle Le, Managing Editor February 22, 2022

Bottles fly, bodies pack the dancefloor and the beat pulsates as DeCorrio Smith (11), better known as Duke Smith, takes centerstage to rap. He bursts with energy that the audience cannot help but match....

After topping Drake’s “Certified Lover Boy” on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, “Sincerely, Kentrell” reached 137,000 listens the week it debuted. Youngboy does it again with his impressive release, but what does the future hold for this rapper stuck behind bars?

Youngboy breaks charts behind bars with ‘Sincerely, Kentrell’

Sophia Aiello, A&E Team Leader November 5, 2021

Back in his home state, Kentrell DeSean Gaulden finds himself sitting in St. Martin Parish Correctional Center in St. Martinville, Louisiana for federal weapon charges after being denied bail. Jail time...

The eccentric cover for “Boss” reflects the song’s bold and carefree message. Listeners can stream Boughter’s music on SoundCloud, Spotify and Apple Music and find updates about the rapper on Instagram (@jonasbvalli).

Boughter is the boss in new comeback single

Molly Yuan, Chief Copy Editor April 15, 2021

Following a year-long hiatus, up-and-coming rapper Jonas Boughter (12) returns with his new single “Boss,” a composition that emboldens, inspires and intimidates its listeners all at once.  “I...

The Draco Bros take the spotlight with a fervent rap performance. The Memphis-based rapper duo has been active since 2015.

The new rock n’ roll of Memphis

Molly Yuan March 27, 2020

A steady pulse palpitates throughout the city of Memphis: from the rushing Mississippi River to the bustling Beale Street, the Bluff City is alive with rhythm, and this is especially true of the city’s...

White Station students debut their music via SoundCloud

White Station students debut their music via SoundCloud

Ricki Le November 13, 2018

SoundCloud reaches over 175 million global users monthly, making it one of the largest music platforms available. The music service’s unique ability to give every single person an opportunity to create...

A depiction of Travis Scott’s “Astroworld,” originally hand-drawn by Hayden Thornton (11).

Astroworld: bop or flop?

Kennedy Ray, Business Manager September 18, 2018

Have you ever been to Six Flags: Astroworld? No? Neither has anyone else. The beloved famous amusement park, after which Travis Scott’s recent album is named, shut down in 2005. In an interview with...

Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp a Butterfly//Google Images

Scope of Woke: History of Socially-Conscious Rappers

Brandon Mensah, Arts and Entertainment May 23, 2017

Since the beginnings of hip-hop in the 1970s, there have been rappers speaking out about the  struggles of their community, whether they be poverty, drugs, or even just being an African American in a...

The Life of Pablo - Review

The Life of Pablo – Review

Kalon Ambrose and Joseph Boughter March 4, 2016

As one first lays eyes on the minimalistic and crude cover of Kanye West’s newest project The Life of Pablo, they will instantly find themselves trapped in the questioned posed by West on the album cover:...

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