Planet Giza's Blueprint for the Next 100 Years
In a seamless mix of hip-hop, jazz, funk and soul, Montréal's Planet Giza is setting the stage for the next chapter of their sound. We catch up with them to hear how it all comes together.
PARTYOF2 Is Bringing the House Down
This dynamic double act gate-crashes genre like it's a VIP-only function—and we're invited. Let's meet the LA duo injecting the hip back into hip-hop.
Lord Apex is Back to Reclaim His Throne
Cult West London wordsmith Lord Apex has emerged from the haze. The fourth instalment in his Smoke Sessions series is here, unveiling new depths in the rapper's creative smoke cloud.
Allow Jay Prince to Reintroduce Himself
In the wake of his incandescent, long-awaited debut album, Jay Prince sits down with The Culture Crypt to talk musicality, reinvention, roots and creative connection.
Kofi Stone: "I Felt a Profound Sense of Peace When I Finished My Album"
The bold Birmingham rapper speaks…
Kwoli Black: "I Had Something to Say and I Needed to Say It"
With a new EP out in the world, Hackney-born rapper Kwoli Black digs deep into therapy, masculinity and his eclectic collaborations with our Editor-in-Chief.
Tre' Amani: Brent Faiyaz's Right-Hand Man-Turned Rap Superstar
We meet the hip-hop polymath laser-focused on authenticity.
It's JUDO's World… We're Just Living In It
Maryland rhymer JUDO THE EMPEROR discusses his latest album, creative process and ardent MF DOOM fandom.
Newham Rapper Zino Vinci Talks ‘Baby Blue’ EP, Influences, Fashion & More
We caught up with East London emcee Zino Vinci as he breaks down his new EP—one of 2021’s hottest new releases.
The Culture Crypt Meets Schenay: The Smino-Co-Signed Chicago R&B Singer Blowing Us Away
We sat down for a talk with the Smino-affiliated R&B singer-songwriter Schenay as we discuss her background, plans for the future and her recording process.

