The tribute project to one of Arabic pop's most influential artists highlights his impact on Egypt and its music, Yousef Srour writes.
| “Give Me A Year, I’m Going to Make You Great”: An Interview With 1100 Himself & Mitchell | May 27, 2022 |
They may not be related by blood, but Oakland's own 1100 Himself and Mitchell promise you that their music is a family affair.
| A Wanderer’s Guide to Chester Watson | March 30, 2022 |
A Chester Watson beat is the musical equivalent of leaping through a zero-gravity vacuum. Yousef Srour breaks down his ten essentials songs.
| “I’m a Made Man”: An Interview with Lil Yee | February 14, 2022 |
Yousef Srour and Lil Yee go long on family, Fillmore, and navigating a generational shift in the Bay
| We Know The Truth: “Backflip or Sumn” | January 27, 2022 |
As our Drakeo the Ruler tribute continues, Yousef Srour admires Drakeo's ability to taunt his naysayers with a mere three words.
| “I Don’t Have To Be Anyone Else When I Get On the Beat”: An Interview With Offset Jim | November 3, 2021 |
The Oakland rapper explains how his life and hometown have changed since he's blown up, how he started rapping in the first place and what's to come after 'Rich Off the Pack.'
| The Rise of Egyptian Trap | August 31, 2021 |
The Egyptian trap scene feels like it emerged from thin air, but after the government banned mahraganat, hip-hop has flourished in its place.
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.
| “When You’re a Real Artist, You Can’t Draw the Line Between Your Life and Music:” An Interview with YS | February 17, 2021 |
Yousef Srour speaks with the young Compton rapper about being a first-generation Angeleno, what his initials stand for, putting your brand before yourself, and more.
| “Do You Think Hateful People are Powerful When They’re Immobilized?:” An Interview with Noa James | November 25, 2020 |
Yousef Srour speaks with the Southern California rapper about psychedelics, running the streets as a young man, being influenced by the blues, Lil B's curse on James Harden, and more.
