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"I don’t create unless I'm inspired by something. I'm disciplined to write and create on the spot, but, I prefer to do it organically, you know? Because that makes it art, to me."

On Tuesday (5 April) a grand celebration took place in honor of the late Phife Dawg, a member of the legendary rap group A Tribe Called Quest, at the Apollo. The groups founding members Q-Tip and Jarobi, along...

Straight out of the Marion Projects in Jersey City, NJ, our artist of the hour is none other than Mr. Splash Albee Al. Last year, he was facing 100 years for murder — but was acquitted. Ever since...

New York meets Atlanta by way of artist Jace part of a collective known as two-9 from Atlanta — signed to Mike Will’s EarDrummers Entertainment. The Jace Tape has been out for one solid month now, and his...

Liquor Store Lean started off quietly rapping at the age of 17 with a local rap group. They parted ways a year later as LSL confidence grew to embark on his journey to a solo career. Over the...

“This isn’t a collection of uncovered hidden tracks; this is the music Dilla intended for you to hear.” It is a real wonder how late great Detroit producer J Dilla has released more hot and influential records in...

Mysterious, shadowy, and new school are just a few choice words I’d use to describe New Jersey music VinLa’Infinite. With slight em raspy flow that sounds innovative, dark, and oddly compelling, he’s a new cat on the scene...

Longevity is never a guarantee in any profession. In hip hop, it’s hardly a right or a privilege as we’re inundated by trends and radars that buzz one second and cool off just as quick as they heat...