POSTS BY Jarrell Williams
Jarrell is a fashion-conscious, confident young man. A future ODU alum, he's a master of promotion and the brains (if not brawn) behind IGNITEINIT.COM. He prefers Vans, underground hip hop, and Brass Monkeys.

Last Night’s Party: Lupe Fiasco @ The Ted

By Jarrell Williams

Pictures from the life Lupastic.

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DIY Indie Show: Your Guide to Planning a Killer Event

By Jarrell Williams

It may seem like an extremely difficult task but with the right considerations, throwing a successful indie show can be a breeze. I recently gave a list of places where one could find such a show. Well I am back, this time with a quick DIY guide to plan your very own.

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Where’s the Indie Hip-Hop around ODU?

By Jarrell Williams

Growing up I was always a big fan of hip hop, so when I moved to Norfolk from Fredericksburg I didn’t know what to expect. Being a freshman at ODU with no knowledge of the surrounding area, my music outreach was looking bleak. That was until…

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Who is Rebel E? (cont’d)

By Jarrell Williams

(continued from Part 1) OK, back to the topic of hip hop. What do you think about what’s on the radio now? Battle: I think the music industry has been slacking for such a long time, you know. All the people who have paved the way for artists today, their music has been kind of [...]

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Who is Rebel E?

By Jarrell Williams

Jarrell Williams sits down with two members of the 757-based hip hop collective Rebel E; Gabe Niles and Justin Battle. Conversation on fashion, inspiration, radio rap, and whether or not “hip hop is dead” ensues.

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