'Cause It's Fan-Tas-Tic: Revisiting Slum Village's Imperfect Masterpiece
Caught in a record-label tailspin, Motor City hip-hop trio Slum Village's original 1997 debut album circulated through leaks and word of mouth, becoming a cult classic long before its official release. Here's a look back at Fan-Tas-Tic, Vol. 1—the gem that almost never was.
A Brief History Lesson on J Dilla
Looking back at the legendary Motor City beatmaker and pioneer.
How Music Has Helped Us Get Through Hard Times
Reflecting on how music has aided us through the coronavirus pandemic.
How De La Soul Made It Acceptable for Rappers to Be Themselves
De La Soul helped change the sound and image of modern rap music. Thanks to bad business deals, you can't stream De La in 2020. We're shouting out the legendary rap group for all of their accomplishments.