“the culture needed this…We probably inspired a hundred thousand producers tonight.”–Swizz Beats [dropcap]H[/dropcap]ip-hop has always been marked by ‘special moments’ throughout its timeline; for example, when BDP performed South Bronx for the first time, or when KRS-ONE threw...
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]t the young age of just 20-years-old, East New York rapper Yalo is inspired by the rugged and raw sounds of the 90s, which explains his latest freestyle video. His upcoming debut mixtape I Love Brooklyn is on...
[dropcap]H[/dropcap]aving recently worked with Mark Ronson–thanks to a collaboration with Noisey and Converse Rubber Tracks–DAP The Contract is an artist with incredible potential.Seeking to make more than just a catchy tune, DAP draws influence from the world around...
“Only the good Lord knows [what’s next for me], I just have to keep pushing and see where it goes.”–Jay627 [dropcap]B[/dropcap]aton Rouge, Louisiana, has risen to notoriety within the fabric of hip-hop—with artists like Boosie and Kevin Gates...
“Wait until you see the video!” —DJ Premier [dropcap]W[/dropcap]hile Miguel was promoting his third studio album, Wildheart, he did so with an Instagram post of him and DJ Premier in the studio together; that track, though, didn’t appear...
[dropcap]H[/dropcap]ip-hop has long had a running list of holy grail albums, many of which will never see the light of day. Dr. Dre’s Detox, for example, has been playfully teased for years, with many claiming to have heard...
“I’m on a mission. I’m Obsessed with making records I’m genuinely proud of!” — Lexisugar Nigerian-born LexiSugar has made quite a name for himself, establishing a presence creating sounds for artists, movies and TV shows–and, running the gambit:...
“[Sirpit] he is not afraid to try something a little different for the purpose of being creative and for the love and art of music.” –Sirpit [dropcap]S[/dropcap]irpit started recording in 2013; since then, he’s built a following locally...