Buffalo’s Che Noir Is Unstoppable: Interview
“I do the best I can and I treat every song like JAY-Z gon’ listen to it.”
Discovery
Ness Nite Is Taking Justice Into Their Own Hands
We speak with Minneapolis artist Ness Nite about taking justice into their own hands.
Lo-Fi Rap Snack Pack: Marlowe, JWords, RaFia, & Yui & Aio
Marlowe, JWords, RaFia, and Yui & Aio make up our lo-fi rap snack pack for the week beginning July 6, 2020.
“Truth Is Always a Revolution”: Ayoni Is Voicing the Black Woman Experience
We speak with Ayoni about her new single, “Unmoved,” and Black woman truth.
Here’s the Best French Rap from 2020’s Second Quarter
Despite the formidable challenges, hip-hop’s second home, France, made a typically impressive account for itself in the second quarter of 2020.
Lo-Fi Rap Snack Pack: JPEGMAFIA, MIKE, Black Noi$e, & Drew Dave
JPEGMAFIA, MIKE, Black Noi$e, and Drew Dave make up our lo-fi rap snack pack for the week beginning June 29, 2020.
Meet Reuben Vincent, a Charlotte Rapper Finally Free of Self-Doubt
“Freedom is knowledge of self, knowing who you are and what you stand for.”
Indiana Rapper Vince Ash Is Working to be Timeless: Interview
“I’m thinking about listeners 100 years from now.”
Lo-Fi Rap Snack Pack: Blu & Exile, Asher Simmons, Sadhugold, & Animist
Blu & Exile, Asher Simmons, Sadhugold, and Animist make up our lo-fi rap snack pack for the week beginning June 22, 2020.
From New York to Hong Kong: Preservation Meets Opportunity Head-On
“I went to my close people and they told me that this is the medicine we needed.”
The Nashville Hip-Hop Scene Is Special
We spoke with seven current Nashville hip-hop artists about their local rap scene, which, they all agree, is based on quality and community.
Lo-Fi Rap Snack Pack: Drakeo The Ruler, Iron Wigs, DrewsThatDude, & NIGEL
Week 17. Four more must-hear lo-fi records.
Naeem Is Here; First Name and All: Interview
“Going to being shielded by a brand to only being the name my father gave me, I hope it gives more opportunities for me to be myself.”
How NJ Rapper HANZ Is Giving Back: Interview
“Once you find your purpose to be something beyond yourself and to provide for the other families… That really enhances your presence within what we’re here to do.”
The Making of Sleazus Bhrist, in His Own Words
“I know this is just the beginning for me, but already I am hopeful that I can become an artist worth remembering. That’s it.”
Brooklyn’s Sheff G Is Keeping His Foot on the Gas: Interview
Sheff G’s unfettered confidence—the trademark of a Brooklyn rapper—anoints him as a torchbearer.
Lo-Fi Rap Snack Pack: Preservation, Deem Spencer, Hus Kingpin, and Black Adam
Week 16. Four more must-hear lo-fi rap songs.
Lo-Fi Rap Snack Pack: Maxo, Sporting Life, Lucian, & ToBy
Week 15. Four more lo-fi raps to discover.
Meet the Production Team Behind Koffee’s GRAMMY-Winning ‘Rapture’
In a roundtable interview, we speak with the incredible, GRAMMY-winning team behind Koffee’s ‘Rapture’ EP.
Meet Kavale, a Toronto Polymath Battling the Pursuit of Perfection
“Some people will like you and some people won’t. That’s life.”
Meet London’s DWY, an R&B Singer Tapping Into the Power of Memory
“It was the first thing I remember loving to do.”
Lo-Fi Rap Snack Pack: Zeuz Makes Music, brainorchestra, Henny L.O. & Ohbliv, and Jabbu
Week 14. Four more must-hear lo-fi rap songs.
Buffalo Hip-Hop Is More Than Griselda. Meet 7xvethegenius
“I like getting in the ring with guys and changing their idea of what a female rapper is.”