Steven Louis
 
The latest Rap-Up recommends Los Angeles-area rappers that deserve your attention as much as Kendrick Lamar.
Dispatches from the absurdist subterranean of battle rap, which Steven Louis argues is a high form of social intelligence and an enduring space for authenticity.
The latest Rap-Up features new jams from SahBabii, Shordie Shordie, Ralfy the Plug and others.
The latest Rap-Up finds Steven Louis highlighting new releases from Danny Brown, Young Slo-Be, Ice Cube and others.
The latest Rap-Up sees the introduction of Vayda, the return of Ab-Soul and the persistence of Kamaiyah & Greedo.
Rich Homie Quan will Go In for the rest of eternity, plus celebrating teenage breakouts in the Midwest and Transatlantic.
Back Porch Mob starts a cypher. Smino and Kal Banx go fishing for ribeye steak. Coach Joey cannot be trusted with our girlfriends. Wu Tang is still forever.
Anklejohn and Fly Anakin remake Lethal Weapon, femdot. chases lost love with liquor, and Kamaiyah mugs for the fisheye in this week’s Rap-Up.
Steven Louis keeps the Rap-Up rolling, with new sounds from CRIMEAPPLE & Apollo Brown, ATM Danny & Gotdamnitdupri, Haviah Mighty and more.
Calling from San Joaquin County Jail on the eve of his 21st birthday and his biggest project to date, Stockton firebrand EBK Jaaybo has a lot on his mind.