Kassa Overall Combats Cover Corniness With Canny Cool
The gifted jazz drummer / bandleader takes on rap classics by Biggie, Outkast, and more on his new album 'CREAM.'
Ten More 2025 Rap Albums You Haven't Heard—But Should
Add handpicked records by Kueen, Recoechi, Teller Bank$, and more to your 2025 listening list.
Westside Gunn's 'Heels 2' Heroics
Assessing the Griselda don's latest 4th Rope brand extension. +reviews of Wave Generators, CRIMEAPPLE
Cropping Up: Dewey Bryan & Earoh
A Q&A with the Los Angeles-based 'Beach Burners' duo. +reviews of Gabe 'Nandez & Preservation, Nakama.
The Thing About Ghostface Killah's 'Supreme Clientele 2'
The Wu-Tang Clansman's long-awaited solo sequel to his 2000 masterpiece woefully misses the mark.
Sankofa, An Unstoppable Juggernaut Of Underground Rap
The lyrically minded Fort Wayne, Indiana indie emcee breaks down his prolific process in an exclusive interview.
It's Time To Talk About Hip-Hop Cancel Culture
What it means when artists do the cancelling themselves. +reviews of new albums from Curren$y and TOP HOOTER
Atlanta: Nostalgia Or Patricide?
A look at ATL's current backwards glance, +reviews of Father, FOHDH Matthew & Wino Willy, Rich Jones & Good Food
Cropping Up: Eddie Valero
An interview with the rising Memphis native. +reviews of Raekwon, Estee Nack & V Don
Buffalo Soldier-Poet Keisha Plum Is Ready For 'TROUBLE'
Griselda's poet laureate discusses her new project and the keys to her working relationship with Westside Gunn.
DJ Haram Makes Her Voice (And Her Message) Heard
The Brooklyn-based artist discusses her album 'Beside Myself,' featuring Armand Hammer and Moor Mother.
Ten 2025 Rap Albums You Haven't Heard—But Should
Add handpicked records by C-Red, Dobey Dobe, Eddie Valero, and more to your Best Of The Year So Far listening.