As our DMX tribute series nears its end, Eric Stinton remembers the demons that haunted the legendary rapper, and how even in his prime, X recognized them.

Pete Tosiello returns to the scene of the "Miss You" music video, filmed weeks after Aaliyah's tragic passing as DMX speaks for a legion of his peers.

Tracy Kawalik remembers DMX's charm, and how it was nearly as big as his bite.

Son Raw is bringing back the wrap up in a desperate attempt to catch up on some great music that didn't get posted. He sacrifices his lifestyle so you don't have to.

Son Raw is electric sliding to this one. “But is it Grime?” That question seems to be popping up with increasing frequency as the London based mutation of Garage and Hip-Hop nears its 10 year milestone. Whether it’s the rise of “road rap” explicitly rejecting dance music as a reference point or major label pop […]

For the latest edition of Slam on the CDJ, Michael McKinney rounds up a stacked month full of exhilarating sets – from BamBoy to DJ Wiggles to iiiiju and others.

We know the (subjective) truth

The latest Rap-Up celebrates a free Rio, gives Roc Marciano his flowers, and covers Cali jams you may have missed this year.

For the last edition of Slam on the CDJ of 2024, Michael McKinney highlights the best new sets from DJ Antepop, DDWY, Petre Inspirescu and others.

Michael McKinney highlights some of the best DJ sets from the past month for the latest edition of Slam on the CDJ – featuring DJ Plead, INVT, Matthew Kent and more.