Steven Louis is your tour guide through Brooklyn sample drill, Funk Flex freestyles, legendary TN duos, a Boldy x El-P linkup and YN Jay giving us all five Pinocchios.

On its 30th anniversary, Son Raw dives into the ever-lasting impact of Mobb Deep's The Infamous, the sound of two post-adolescent geniuses from the QBC, plunging into darkness, violence, and nihilism

Adrian Spinelli speaks to the Brazilian maestro about eight of his most essential records – from The Fevers to Tim Maia, to his latest solo album for Jazz is Dead

Elmattic analyzes how Roc Marciano set a new standard for traditionalist East Coast gangsta rap with his debut album 15 years ago.

Donald Morrison serves up this week's Rap-Up to report on the latest from Kensginton via Skrilla, a Detroit profanity-free anthem via Babyfxce E, the latest from Bfb Da Packman and more.

Michael McKinney speaks to mysterious, newly-retired DJ about moving between careers beyond DJing, digging into her relationship to hardcore dance music, the importance of opting out and more.

For the first installment of our "My Collection" series, Thomas Hobbs speaks to the legendary DITC producer to break down the most indelible moments in his catalogue.

A meditation on youth, alligators and zombies, plus new heat from DJ.Fresh, The Alchemist, Fly Anakin and BigXthaPlug.

Jack Riedy speaks to the UC Berkeley-trained percussionist about his work on Herbie Hancock's Head Hunters, studying ancient rhythms of ceremonial music, forming the group The Headhunters and more.

In honor of the 9th anniversary of Prince's passing, Jack Riedy delivers a Tribute Mix for the pop icon.