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.

We're tracing the rich story and seismic impact of record label BBE Music, and shining a light on the new generation that flourishes in its wake.

Over 30 years since Eastern cinema held a firm grip on hip-hop, we explore Hong Kong director John Woo's often-overlooked contributions to Black culture.

Three decades on, Tupac's fourth album remains a bona fide double-disc classic. Its influence on hip-hop is undeniable, but so are the arguments about the album's misogynistic content and the industry politics behind it all…

Investigating how AI and unconsenting scraps of material are reshaping the afterlife of creative endeavours.