Kevin Morency

We spoke with seven current Nashville hip-hop artists about their local rap scene, which, they all agree, is based on quality and community.

“Music was really gifted to me to be my voice.”

The Detroit rapper has a simple message: “f**k all that negativity.”

See you in the comments.

Long live, King Cole.

“You’ve just gotta take that first step onto the stage and after that, it’s like skydiving.”

Thank you for everything, Juice. You deserve a million words.

Smino is the best thing to come out of St. Louis since Nelly.

From “Below the Surface” to “Sacrifices,” we count down the Chicago rapper’s best work on other artist’s songs.

Rapping over a soul sample is the equivalent of lacing up a pair of sneakers and stepping onto a city court; you better bring your A-game.

"You are the reason, the reason I sing / I have to preserve you cause you’re my everything."

Why BROCKHAMPTON has us digging deeper when it comes to track titles.