Jake Clapp is a Staff Writer at Gambit. He covers a diverse range of topics within the arts and entertainment sector, with a focus on music, theater, and cultural movements, as well as events and festivals. Jake's work has been featured in prominent publications such as The Advocate, Sun Herald, and NOLA.com.
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Jake Clapp's focus is primarily on entertainment news, specifically music and hip-hop within New Orleans. He frequently covers events, profiles local artists, and provides insights into the city's music scene. To effectively reach out to him, consider offering exclusive interviews with up-and-coming local musicians or providing unique perspectives on the intersection of hip-hop and New Orleans culture.
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By: Jake Clapp
In 2015, New Orleans-born rapper Pell decided to make the move to Los Angeles. He was fresh off the release of his album, “Floating While Dreaming,” which had landed him on tour with G-Eazy, Kindness and Kehlani, and was already working with an agent, lawyer and others who were living in L.A. So after signing a publishing deal with Pulse Recording, Pell landed on the West Coast.
By: John Stanton, Jake Clapp
Reid Wick has been a part of the New Orleans music landscape from virtually every angle. He's a musician who plays guitar with the Bucktown All-Stars. He's run his own
By: Jake Clapp
Last year, as Alvin Harris was approaching his 29th birthday and the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the New Orleans rapper poured his memories into “2005,” his latest album as Allay Earhart.
By: Jake Clapp
New Orleans-born rapper, producer and DJ Pell spoke with Gambit about his time on the West Coast, the benefits of being back in New Orleans and what the city can do to better help young musicians.
By: Jake Clapp
New Orleans ska punk band Bad Operation celebrates its second full-length album, "Everything Must Go," at the Broadside on Sept. 5. The band channeled personal growth, intention and ska's joyful resistance on the new album.
By: Jake Clapp
Gambit's playlist of new music by New Orleans artists includes tracks by The Rumble, Dawn Richard, Flagboy Giz, Subtweet Shawn, Jon Cleary, John "Papa" Gros and more.
By: Jake Clapp
No Limit and Cash Money helped put New Orleans into the hip-hop conversation in the 1990s and 2000s. Now, the two legendary record labels are on a joint tour and play the Smoothie King Center on Sept. 12. Master P recently spoke with Gambit about the tour, '90s New Orleans hip-hop and his hopes for the Saints football season.
Kermit Ruffins' time at the Mother-In-Law Lounge, the storied 7th Ward bar and venue he reopened in 2014, could soon be coming to a end.
By: Jake Clapp, Will Coviello
The 10th Westbank Heritage Fest features two days of music, food and more at the Alario Center on Sept. 19-20. There’s also a day of gospel programming on Sunday.
By: Jake Clapp
For more than 40 years, New Orleans cartoonist and writer Bunny Matthews celebrated, poked fun at and critiqued New Orleans life and culture through his work in Figaro, Wavelength, Gambit, The Times-Picayune and Offbeat. His best-known characters, Vic and Nat'ly, became local favorites. A new book, "Bunny Matthews: His Life, Art and Obsessions," digs deep into the complicated figure's biography.
