Meet the Filipino Singer Challenging Our Conception of Love
“I started thinking about, ‘Why do we fall in love?’”
Meet Love Mansuy, the Singer Playing Superhero: Interview
“While I’m out here saving the world, the people I’m saving the world for are dissatisfied with me.”
A Brief History of Rappers Releasing 2 Albums in 1 Year
Is it a good idea to release two albums in one calendar year?
Breakdown: Royce da 5’9”’s Rhyme Scheme on Eminem’s “Detroit vs. Everybody”
To celebrate its fifth anniversary, let’s break down Royce da 5’9” verse.
FKA twigs & the Torture of Yearning
We listen to ‘MAGDALENE,’ and we remember everyone we have ever loved, and how easily they stopped loving us.
Wiki Embraces Himself on ‘OOFIE’: Review
The 26-year-old New York rapper documents his growing pains on his second studio album, ‘OOFIE.’
Emotional Oranges Create a Retouched Photograph on ‘The Juice Vol. II’: Review
The actual music on ‘The Juice Vol. II’ is good—great, even. It just feels over-produced.
The Colture Playbook: Creating Cultural Capital
In entry five, Ty Baisden explains why artists must view themselves as their own business and how he’s helping to create long-lasting, independent careers.
Wiki Does It for the Weirdos: Interview
“I represent the weirdos, for sure. Every type of weirdo. Anyone that feels like an outcast in any way.”
The Colture Playbook: Achieving “Healthy Success” & the Major Label Structure
In entry four, Ty Baisden explains why artists must view themselves as their own business and how he’s helping to create long-lasting, independent careers.
Meet Pat Junior, the Most Loving, Self-Effacing Rapper: Interview
“My project isn’t all about me—somebody’s gonna hear this.”
Meet the Visual Artist Turning Rappers Into Playing Cards
“I don’t do it for the money right now. I just think it’s cool my artwork is out there.”
ALLBLACK Spits Exclusive Freestyle for “Bless The Booth” Series: Watch
ALLBLACK bodies the beat in an exclusive freestyle for “Bless The Booth.”
The Colture Playbook: Making the Middle-Class Artist
In entry three, Ty Baisden explains why artists must view themselves as their own business and how he’s helping to create long-lasting, independent careers.