Jayson Buford analyzes the sudden rise of new-wave stars Nettspend and Xaviersobased, whose music is indebted to the culture of internet forums and not yet consistent enough to cross generations.
Kevin Crandall speaks to the STL-born rapper about astral traveling, his new collaboration with Elaquent on his latest EP, his fashion aspirations, and more.
| The Spanish Rap-Up: Vol. 1 | July 22, 2024 |
Santiago Cembrano delivers the inaugural Spanish Rap-Up, highlighting the best in Spanish Rap throughout 2024 thus far, from ll Pekeño, Kei Linch, Las Ninyas del Corro and more.
| The Rap-Up: Week of July 22, 2024 | July 21, 2024 |
Donald Morrison serves up this week's Rap-Up, featuring the latest release from the Drakeo The Ruler vault, a Milc & Smoke DZA link-up, new 03 Greedo and more.
Will Schube has Open Mike Eagle, Video Dave & Still Rift of Previous Industries choose five albums, singles, or collections emblematic of their aesthetic vision for their new collaborative project.
A conversation with Pitchfork Music Festival’s Seth Dodson and Liz Pesnel about telling stories through scheduling, a consumer-first approach to sponsorships, and welcoming criticism.
| The Rap-Up: Week of July 15, 2024 | July 15, 2024 |
Steven Louis serves the latest Rap-Up, headlined by LA’s 03 Greedo, Desto Dubb, Ralfy the Plug, Jay Worthy and Hideo Nomo.
| An Interview With Slum Village DJ Dez Andres | July 14, 2024 |
Gautham Nagesh speaks to the hip-hop and house music veteran about the impact of J Dilla, posthumous recognition, building a community and more.
| The Saga Concludes: The Best of Late-Era Wu-Tang | July 10, 2024 |
Pete Hunt digs thru the ill-conceived collaborations to highlight the best cuts from the Wu-Tang dynasty's late and possibly final era – highlighting the gems that capture the magic of past hits.
With his recent departure to the Dallas Mavericks after a historic career with the Golden State Warriors, Alan Chazaro argues that he's in the conversation for the best two-way hooper ever.
