After the tragic passing of his daughter, rising Watts rapper TruCarr poured his soul into his music. On 'Based on a TRU Story' he finds his voice.

Max Bell talks to the veteran producer about the intersection of the church and video games as his early inspirations, collaborating with Lupe Fiasco, creating his sought after sound packs and more.

TE P. talks to the legendary producer about reconnecting with his Bay Area roots, his discipline derived from the church and his widespread influence on the game today.

Anthony Malone talks to the rising Atlanta rapper about escaping the pitfalls of "microwave rap," balancing the stress of staying true to yourself while building a fanbase and more.

Steven Louis talks to the L.A.-based musician about his father’s legacy and the spirit of G-funk, a changing Los Angeles, playing football for Snoop Dogg and respecting the late Nipsey Hussle.

David Ma speaks to the legendary Compton rapper about the connective fabric between music and film, his role in 'Menace II Society' and the making of a Billboard hit.

Patrick Johnson speaks to the multi-instrumentalist about his powerful new work 'The American Negro' and finding optimism in a nation that often lacks humanity.

The collaboration between rapper and activist Ikonoklasta and producer Batida spans genres, time and universes as they roleplay two aliens who crash landed on Earth for an album that must heard to be believed.

ILLFIGHTYOU should be promoting their second album right now. Instead the Tacoma rap trio is on indefinite, perhaps permanent hiatus. Andrew Matson finds out why.

Son Raw enlists Senz Beats to talk about staying sane during quarantine through sampling -- and the app that made it easier than ever to do so.