TDE

California rapper REASON takes us behind-the-scenes of his TDE studio debut album, ‘New Beginnings.’

From the vocal mix to the production value, SiR’s RCA debut ‘Chasing Summer’ is radiant.

“My life’s been a happy rollercoaster.”

Africa is the focal point of both stories, but try as they might, both albums unwittingly neglect whole sections of the continent.

"You have all of these artists that are creating buzz, getting action on their music, and then what happens is all the labels bid."