Meet Jay-Way, the Amsterdam Rapper Giving Fans Hope
We interview Dutch rapper Jay-Way about his latest project, ‘No, I’m Not Ok,’ and giving fans hope.
The Kid LAROI Is Dying to Express Himself: Interview
“Sometimes, I’ll black out and say something I didn’t even know that’s how I was feeling.”
Sarcastic Sounds Interview: Lil Wayne’s “Mahogany”
We speak with Sarcastic Sounds, the producer behind Lil Wayne’s “Mahogany” from his 13th studio album, ‘Funeral.’
How I Learned to Manage My Anxiety as a Recording Artist
By learning to let life slow down, things are falling into place for alt-pop artist Davy Boi.
Bandcamp, Twitch & Discord: The New Online Rap Communities
Rap’s adaptability makes it perfectly suited to the online experience in 2020.
5 Best French Rap Songs for July 2020
We present the best French hip-hop songs coming out of France in July 2020.
An Artist’s Guide to Royalties, Recoupment & Cross-Collateralization
If you’ve ever wondered how an artist can be in debt while the record company is still making money, the answer lies in recoupment and cross-collateralization.
Artists, Please, Sign Carefully
On the music business, and why it isn’t called the “artist business.”
The Humanity in Frank Ocean’s “Futura Free”
“Futura Free,” the final song on Frank Ocean’s masterpiece ‘Blonde,’ feels like a grand unveiling.
Ola Runt Is Atlanta’s Latest Alien Rapper: Interview
No one sounds like Atlanta’s Ola Runt. We spoke with the 23-year-old rapper about his career journey.
There’s Privilege in Protecting Kanye’s Politics
“Humoring Kanye’s political rhetoric doesn’t just reflect a lack of education and disenchantment with electoral politics, but the luxury to be apathetic.”
How 1 Woman Helped Clear the Classic Samples on Logic’s ‘No Pressure’
“We had no denials on this album.”
OLU from EarthGang on Love & Humanity
“I didn’t plan to write this guest editorial or release this cover for that matter.”