[dropcap]T[/dropcap]oday an impressive album came across my desk, courtesy of Snypes. Coming out of South Florida, his first official release Rookie Debut is a collection of songs with a ton of personality; there’s a little of everything here,...

“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]O[/dropcap]verseas hype from across the pond: get familiar with CCKK, a duo made up of East Londoners Chro Cash and King Koroma representing the sound of the inner city. Based in the East, the two young artists express...

[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...

“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...

[dropcap]Y[/dropcap]ou don’t see too many hip-hop quartets in the game, Newark natives Al Miller, Dub and Nitty comprise Paul’s Cousin including longtime collaborator Producer Drone Beats. I came across this week’s Vibes feature at Vibes in The City’s...