Boldy James is one of the game’s gods. Los Angeles stays scorching hot. Chris Crack lusts for Iggy Azalea.

Steven Louis is your tour guide through Brooklyn sample drill, Funk Flex freestyles, legendary TN duos, a Boldy x El-P linkup and YN Jay giving us all five Pinocchios.

Blu celebrates his 40s, Lord Sko becomes Jeff Bridges and Wakai records an anti-goofy PSA.

Steven Louis has the latest Rap-Up. New music from Mike Shabb, Khary, Pookie F’n Rude, Capolow and Malik Elijah, with the unauthorized Cecil Fielder outro.

In the latest Soundcheck column, Donna-Claire reflects on Boldy James rapping with the most conviction of his his career across Penalty of Leadership, an intimate ode to survival and overcoming physical trauma.

Matthew Ritchie speaks to the Detroit rapper about his albums ‘Mr. Ten08’ and ‘Fair Exchange No Robbery,’ the importance of knowing your own worth, and treating his art like it’s poetry.

Ross Olson dives into the tastemaking world of the Los Angeles streetwear brand that now boasts must-listen-to collaborations with Boldy James, Pink Siifu, Alchemist and more.

'Bo Jackson' is at once a testament to Boldy and Alchemist's skill level and a declaration that few will ever reach their heights.

Dash Lewis breaks down Lukah's sharp turn from his established sound for an ominous boom-bap influenced collaboration with the Murder Mitten's finest.

Dash Lewis deciphers the Detroit veteran rapper's deadpan delivery, his 2020 three-peat and Boldy's generational talent.