Meet Tina Ashton: The Unsung Icon of Louisiana's '90s R&B Scene
Say hello to Tina Ashton, the Shreveport soulstar turned mother and teacher. Her three-decade cult R&B following and buried-diamond-like discography make her story more than worth uncovering.
Keep it Playa: Immortalising the Legacy of Static Major
Remembering the Louisville Legend.
The Crescent and the Mic: The Influence of Islam on Hip-Hop Culture
From Frank Ocean's "Bad Religion" to Lauryn Hill's "Doo Wop", why is the Qur'an so frequently quoted in hip-hop?
The Definitive A Tribe Called Quest Album Guide
In honour of hip-hop's 50th birthday, here's every album by A Tribe Called Quest—dissected.
Fashion Rewind: A Look Back at Wu-Tang Clan's 'Wu Wear' Clothing Line
Remembering one of rap's first ventures into the fashion world.
Underground Heat: PAA.K Shares Visuals For Mellow Banger “Nutty Prof.”
The East End spitter delivers on this one…
Revisiting Nas’ Revered Debut Album 'illmatic' 28 Years Later
Exploring the Queensbridge poet’s seminal debut record.
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.
How Mos Def Chronicled the Plight of Black People and Championed Afrocentricity on His Album Black on Both Sides
Breaking down wordsmith Mos Def’s seminal album and why it’s still relevant today.
Why Lauryn Hill Virtually Disappeared at The Height of Her Popularity
From being a music A-lister to going into self-imposed exile, this is the story of Lauryn Hill.
Standing Next to Your Killer (On Your Own Album Cover) - Big L’s Lifestylez Ov da Poor & Dangerous
The life and times of Big L and why he’s a rapper you should be checking for today.
Organized Konfusion Is Criminally Underrated - Here’s Why
In a world more connected to music past and present thanks to the internet, we’re looking into why Organized Konfusion raps best-forgotten duo.