Exploring Mobb Deep's 'Infinite' and the Ethics of Unconsented Art
Investigating how AI and unconsenting scraps of material are reshaping the afterlife of creative endeavours.
Raekwon's 'Purple Tape' at 30: Celebrating Three Decades of the Universe Only Built 4 Cuban Linx…
The glaciers of ice never melted. Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... still reigns supreme.
'Belly' and Its Enduring Fashion Legacy: How Hip-Hop Cinema Redefined Streetwear
The Culture Crypt examines how the titular 1998 crime thriller revolutionised fashion by fusing streetwear with high-end luxury, setting the stage for today's thread-woven status quo.
The Art of Storytelling: Hip-Hop Edition
We're exploring rap's storytelling roots through the lens of hip-hop greats.
Why Capone-N-Noreaga's 'The War Report' is a Timeless Album
Twenty-five years removed from its release—we look back on one of the most beloved New York rap CDs of yesteryear.
Revisiting Nas’ Revered Debut Album 'illmatic' 28 Years Later
Exploring the Queensbridge poet’s seminal debut record.
Let’s Stop Comparing New Artists to Musicians of the Past
Christopher K gives us an air-tight analysis of why we shouldn’t compare current artists to ones prior.