MF DOOM, one of the illest lyrical masterminds in the rap multiverse, passed away in 2020, leaving a noticeable hole in Hip-Hop. Now, 20 years after the release of Mm..Food, his music still stands as a keystone in the rap world: poetic, villainous, and wholly authentic.
Read MoreThe 12-minute track captivates listeners with Kendrick's elusive style, exploring life amid personal crisis through intricate storytelling and deeply personal delivery.
Read MoreWith eclectic instrumentals across 19 tracks, the self-proclaimed hip-hop Madonna’s latest mixtape is her most ambitious but flawed project yet.
Read MoreDuring its peak, the SoundCloud rap era was a force in Hip-hop, with gritty lo-fi production, multi-genre lyricism, and DIY bedroom productions. However, rappers often reinforced misogyny in their lyrics and downplayed the severity of accusations of sexual violence.
Read MoreMoonbby, West 22nd, Polo Perks, and Skaiwater came together for Frothing Fest at Mohawk January 26.
Read MoreOn their revolutionary album, Bladee and Ecco2k tackle existential dread with the purifying forces of optimism and beauty, invoking elements of Buddhist and Taoist theology to do so.
Read MoreThe Los Angeles-based rapper’s second studio album is a nihilistic tour de force, treating loss as an immovable stake in the heart and framing success as a source of overwhelming anxiety and depression.
Read MoreThe candid rapper undergoes a four-part transformation on her first full-length album.
Read MoreThe rapper redveil performed at House of Blues Dallas for his Water 2 Fire tour with rappers D’Amari Harris and femdot.
Read MoreAfter witnessing the headliner of last month’s hip-hop show dominate Mohawk with smooth beats, quick and melodic rhymes, as well as amazing support from collaborators, Afterglow was eager to hear more from BlackLight.
Read MoreTierra Whack and Waterparks are two artists that could be confused for stand-up comedians with their humor-heavy lyrics and upbeat musicality. In fact, their strange (and debatably cringey) lyricism adds an unexpected level of cool to their music.
Read MoreWhat do Brittany Howard, Tame Impala, Paul McCartney, HAIM, and La Roux all have in common? They’ve all had their music remixed, reused, and recycled by R&B and rap artists.
Read MoreThe London rapper establishes herself as her generation’s foremost feminist rapper, with lush soul-jazz sounds and astute lyricism centering on her introversion, family strife, and womanhood.
Read MoreKendrick Lamar’s jazz-rap opus paints a candid portrait of an African American rapper who struggles with his identity and fame, and its cultural significance only grows in the Trump era.
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