Meet Curtis Roach, the Detroit Artist Reminding Us to Enjoy Love
“Love is the strongest energy.”
Interviews
Veteran Manager Jason Geter Breaks Down His Career Journey: Interview
“I move by passion and not by money.”
Meet Haviah Mighty, Canada’s Most Unapologetic Lyricist
“There’s a difficulty that comes with being the marginalized and speaking in defense of that same group of people.”
Makaya McCraven Brings Gil Scott-Heron Back Home
We spoke with Makaya McCraven about ‘We’re New Again,’ a legacy album in time with the legacy of the artist.
Bankulli Interview: Connecting Dots in the Diaspora
“Everywhere, they’re playing our music.”
Strippers Continue to Fuel Hip-Hop — Like Always
“Why must women rappers cleanse their material of stripper culture while the male rappers continue to profit from it?”
The Oral History of New Orleans’ The Soul Rebels
“When they see us, everybody just assumes we’re a marching band...until they hear us.”
Luke Bar$ Is Rapping to Heal: Interview
The Massachusetts rapper’s second project, ‘GoodEvil,’ is a roller coaster ride through an addled mind.
Meet Lou Phelps, The Montreal Rapper Stepping Into His Own Light
"Sometimes you have to be selfish to make sure that stuff happens."
Hip-Hop Changed Doe Boy’s Life: Interview
"After I dropped 'Mini Vans,' everybody was like, 'You sound like the new Eazy-E.'"
Jeff Dixon Talks Starting DTP with Ludacris, Career Journey & More
“I don’t think people dream big enough.”
KIRBY Interview: Songwriting, Solo Career & ‘Sis’ EP
“As a Black woman, I am happy; I am in love.”
Stretch & Bobbito Talk About Making Their Debut Album
We speak with Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito about their debut album, ‘No Request,’ a project 30 years in the making.
What Should Indie Artists Do When Spotify Doesn’t Pay?
Esthero released a single on streaming services; too bad streaming services don't pay sh*t.
Clams Casino Interview: Lil B, A$AP Rocky, Vince Staples, “Cloud Rap”
The veteran producer has secured his legacy — but he isn’t against expansion.
Tyler, The Creator Shouldn’t Be Nominated for “Best Rap Album”
“‘IGOR’ was not a rap album if you ask me.”
Meet Test, an Artist Handpicked by Future
"Future is like my big brother, man. I’ve been with him for the past 12 years."
AKAI SOLO Interview: Learning Is Movement
AKAI SOLO’s music is special because it is an amorphous catalog of growth and learning in public.
Meet Herion Young, an Artist Handpicked by Future
"All my music is based on real-life activities, real-life situations. I don’t fairy-tale rap."
Melbourne R&B Singer Opens Up About Breaking Into US Market
“Being 100 percent open to your audience, that will help you cross over.”
Meet Juiicy 2xs, an Artist Handpicked by Future
"It was real to me once they sent the itinerary."
Meet Aurora Anthony, an Artist Handpicked by Future
“Although it was a crazy opportunity, I just knew this was going to happen.”
Mr Eazi Is Putting His Money Where His Heart Is: Interview
“I’m looking for artists who know what they want, who are confident and are hard-working.”
Meet Lihtz, an Artist Handpicked by Future
“A day or two before, I was like ‘God, what’s going on?’
Meet Seddy Hendrinx, an Artist Handpicked by Future
“I’m gonna use this as a catapult.”
Dua Saleh Finds Power In Escapism: Interview
The 25-year-old nonbinary artist is attempting to make the world just a little bit brighter.
Chicago Rapper Add-2’s Journey Through Blackness: Interview
“You give us scraps and we make soul food...But that brilliance doesn’t come without adversity.”
Anderson .Paak Got His Piece — Now He’s Giving It Back: Interview
“I had nothing for a long time. To have a career that’s lasted over ten years... A lot of kids don’t even get to have hindsight.”
Chris Orrick’s Life After Death: Interview
“I wondered what that meant. What were the demons that he struggled with?”
How A Homeless Starving Artist Became a Thriving Songwriter
Meet Kimberly “Kaydence” Krysuik, a 28-year-old singer-songwriter who turned a cold text message into a studio session with her idol.
Slug of Atmosphere Isn’t Upset Anymore — That’s a Good Thing: Interview
“I’ve been too busy to really be sad.”
Kwesi Arthur’s TuneCore Success Story: Empowering Independence
“I don’t know people from Albania… But they are listening to my music right now!”
Meet Zaia, the Atlanta Rapper Stealing the Show: Interview
“You’ve just gotta take that first step onto the stage and after that, it’s like skydiving.”
Meet Saturn, Alexander, the Bridge Between Anime & the Zodiac
An interview with the 25-year-old New Jersey rapper about her new album, ‘Signs.’
Dai Burger Is Serving Up a Global Movement: Interview
“I’m just a girl from Queens who turned my talents into a worldwide movement that entertains people.”
In MFnMelo’s Chicago Crew, ‘Everybody Eats’: Interview
The Pivot Gang rapper talks representing his neighborhood and honoring his deceased friend John Walt on his new project.
The Many Dimensions of Dinah Jane: Interview
The former Fifth Harmony member is an ascendant solo artist with a staggering six-song arsenal — and room to breathe life into her solo career.
Meet Quiet Luke, the New York Artist Producing Musical Epics
“I know what I’m doing is subversive.”
Here’s How Tory Lanez Cleared Every Sample on ‘Chixtape 5’
“In total it was 97 writers, including the sample writers.”
Rexx Life Raj Hopes Rap Never Becomes a Job: Interview
The Bay Area rapper’s latest, ‘Father Figure 3: Somewhere Out There,’ shines with wisdom and wit.
Legendary Music Manager Steve Lobel Is Finally Happy: Interview
“I’m trying to spend time with myself, and enjoy life. Because when you’re a manager, you have no life.”
Using Hip-Hop and Numbers to Combat Mental Health
“I was ruminating on everything, falling into panic constantly. There was no release. I was just a prisoner in my own mind.”
I Asked Teyana Taylor 3 Questions
For my third and final question, I asked Taylor: You’re an R&B star, mother, wife, director, and more. How do you do it all?
Meet Kaash Paige, Dallas’ Deeply Honest Rising R&B Star
“People put on a persona that they’re happy every day, but really they aren’t. That’s why parked car conversations are needed.”
Frank Ocean’s “We All Try” & the Power of Believing in Something
“I don't believe our lives are simple.”