DG: Going Down the Drain

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DG: Going Down the Drain

Sep 25, 2024 · 30m 47s

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Ever wondered why people are so obsessed with some “blade” and can’t stop “dreaming in a dream” (see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ECXyOuelLM)? Well, let’s unpack this beautiful irony that is Drain Gang, or...

Ever wondered why people are so obsessed with some “blade” and can’t stop “dreaming in a dream” (see “Amygdala”)? Well, let’s unpack this beautiful irony that is Drain Gang, or DG, a subculture of electronic rap that has taken over the internet and the world at large. On this episode of “Thru the Grapevine,” three local Berkeley drainers who are fans of DG discuss what the movement means to them and how it has evolved on campus.

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