'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.
The Sound of Survival: BBE and the Future of Black British Music
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.
Our Life, Our Music: Celebrating Little Brother's 'The Minstrel Show' At 20
20 years after its airing, we tune into Little Brother's iconic second album—worth every re-run.
Find a Way: How Dwele Gave Up Rap and Found Soul
Before he became one of neo-soul's most understated and revered voices, Dwele was a reluctant singer chasing a rap dream. His self-released 2000 debut quietly—but powerfully—changed the course of his career. Let's explore.
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.
Underground Heat: PAA.K Shares Visuals For Mellow Banger “Nutty Prof.”
The East End spitter delivers on this one…
A Brief History Lesson on J Dilla
Looking back at the legendary Motor City beatmaker and pioneer.
Why Freddie Gibbs & Madlib are Rap’s Most Essential Duo
This is what happens when a lyrically bulletproof rapper meets a producer from another solar system.