The latest Rap-Up sees the introduction of Vayda, the return of Ab-Soul and the persistence of Kamaiyah & Greedo.
Julian Brimmers pays tribute to Ka and his deep discography after initially interviewing him for POW in 2015.
Jaap van der Doelen pays tribute to the late, great Ka – a writer virtually impossible to distill down to ten lines.
Whether ripping through modern production or the hottest beats of the Dubya era, the DCG Brothers are breathing new life into the Chicago rap scene, Jack Riedy writes.
At the same time that Eric Adams glad-hands with rap legends, he's singled out drill as a uniquely malevolent force, all while becoming ensnared in a corruption scandal. Nitish Pahwa dives into the issues with the self-proclaimed "first hip-hop mayor."
Donny Morrison's Rap-Up returns to highlight new music from YNS Flocko, Mike Sherm, 454 and more.
Will Schube speaks to the jazz saxophonist about her latest LP Odyssey, her music progressing and growing along with her as a person, traveling's importance to the creative process and more.
The Spanish Rap-Up: Vol. 2 October 9, 2024
Santiago Cembrano comes back with the Spanish Rap-Up, highlighting the best new rap songs from Argentina and Spain, Chile and Colombia, and even boom-bap from Baja California.
Michael McKinney delivers the first Slam on the CDJ for this fall, highlighting stellar new sets from the past month – featuring Eamon Harkin, ojoo, Two Shell and others.
Rich Homie Quan will Go In for the rest of eternity, plus celebrating teenage breakouts in the Midwest and Transatlantic.