When people think of West Coast rap, they automatically think about gangsta rap laced with pimp juice. A majority still reminisce on the slow, funky tracks with the synthesizer whistling in the background, while others look to the...
Nayvadius DeMun Wilburn aka Future Hendrix has been ascending to the throne of legendary status since coming on the scene in 2011 on YC’s “Racks on Racks” record hit which was YC’s only hit but not for Future....
Flatbush Zombies move through the rap game like a lone stoner at a silent rave listening to Metallica. The Brooklyn trio is a step sideways of the mainstream, with a cult following that has morphed into a full-fledged...
Some might not agree, but I feel Fabolous is the king of mixtapes. It seems like every time he drops one, every song on it is a hit. His newest one is called, Summertime Shoutout. Just in time...
It’s been a while since we heard the sultry, soulful voice of the talented Ms Erykah Badu. The interwebs collectively made a happy sigh when she dropped the only cover of Hotline Bling that matters, sparking talks of...
Jadakiss is a formidable voice in the rap game. He has a distinctive cadence that would stand out in a crowd of a million rappers, and a track record that dates back to the days when B.I.G had...
Don’t pit this against Ruff Draft or Donuts – it’s not fair. Artwork by Henry Mangelsdorf This is not Donuts. A posthumous release from the J.Dilla camp, Dillatronic is a 41 track sonic ride featuring all-new unreleased material...
Illa J is a rapper/producer straight out of the D. He also happens to be the brother of the late — great — Iconic producer, J Dilla (no big deal or anything). John Derek Yancey aka Illa J...