Generation “Notti Bop”
December 13, 2022
In an article on the “Notti Bop” craze inspired by a teen’s murder, New Yorker writer Jody Rosen avoids making aesthetic judgements.
ALL: Sample Packs
“One Mic, One Gun”
December 1, 2022
As a response to 21 Savage’s comments about Nas’ relevance, “One Mic, One Gun” is a pleasant surprise that works best as a statement of unity.
BLU Magazine
November 17, 2022
Freedom Archives, an online database focused on progressive and radical historical movements, has documentation on BLU magazine, which was published between 1998 and 2001. While
Tame One and “Haagen-Dazs”
November 17, 2022
“Haagen-Dazs,” a track Tame One and El Da Sensei recorded with The Boulevard Connection, captures the essence of an era.
Hurricane G’s “Milky”
November 9, 2022
“Milky” is a testament to Hurricane G’s sharp Nuyorican voice, and a flow that swayed on and off beat with rope-a-dope grace.
To Sleep with Anger
November 1, 2022
The Charles Burnett film To Sleep with Anger has recently re-emerged this month via prominent samples in two songs.
Who’s Afraid of Youngboy NBA?
October 20, 2022
A recent Hits graphic omitted Youngboy Never Broke Again, the second-highest streaming artist of the year.
Rap Slips to 28%
October 19, 2022
Two recent stories on the decline of rap music’s overall market share have generated some concern in industry circles.
Surviving L.A.
October 14, 2022
An L.A. Times feature gathers opinions on a bleak trend that has claimed the lives of PnB Rock, Pop Smoke, Nipsey Hussle, and many others.
Mach-Hommy Speaks
October 14, 2022
New Jersey rapper Mach-Hommy recently gave a rare interview with Rolling Stone.
Ye’s White Lives
October 5, 2022
Kanye West’s alt-right stunts at Paris Fashion Week have drawn self-righteous condemnation from the fashion world and beyond.
Fake News on O-Block
September 29, 2022
In a story jointly published by the Chicago Reader and The Triibe, coverage of developments at Chicago’s O-Block is scrutinized.