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How Travis Scott’s Days Before Rodeo Pushed Psychedelic Trap into the Mainstream
Music, Trap, Alternative Hip-Hop, Rap Niall Smith 7/29/20 Music, Trap, Alternative Hip-Hop, Rap Niall Smith 7/29/20

How Travis Scott’s Days Before Rodeo Pushed Psychedelic Trap into the Mainstream

In the years since it's release, La Flame's second mixtape has reached mythical levels of acclaim amongst music fans. Find out what's behind the magic.

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How De La Soul Made It Acceptable for Rappers to Be Themselves
Music, Alternative Hip-Hop, Jazz Rap, Neo-Soul, Rap Niall Smith 7/26/20 Music, Alternative Hip-Hop, Jazz Rap, Neo-Soul, Rap Niall Smith 7/26/20

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.

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Exploring A$AP Rocky’s Diverse and Extensive Music Catalogue
Music, Rap, Alternative Hip-Hop, Fashion Niall Smith 7/16/20 Music, Rap, Alternative Hip-Hop, Fashion Niall Smith 7/16/20

Exploring A$AP Rocky’s Diverse and Extensive Music Catalogue

Whether it's trap, boom-bap or experimental, we're exploring Rocky's discography and what makes it so unique.

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 The Artistic Development of Childish Gambino
Music, R&B, Alternative Hip-Hop, Rap, Comedy Niall Smith 6/27/20 Music, R&B, Alternative Hip-Hop, Rap, Comedy Niall Smith 6/27/20

The Artistic Development of Childish Gambino

Whether it's acting, singing or rapping, Childish Gambino can do it all. We're examining how he's developed over the years.

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How Mos Def Chronicled the Plight of Black People and Championed Afrocentricity on His Album Black on Both Sides
Music, Alternative Hip-Hop, Rap, Neo-Soul Niall Smith 6/25/20 Music, Alternative Hip-Hop, Rap, Neo-Soul Niall Smith 6/25/20

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.

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How the Black Eyed Peas Went From Eazy-E’s Ruthless Records to a Mainstream Pop Sensation
Music, Pop, Alternative Hip-Hop, Neo-Soul, Rap Niall Smith 6/19/20 Music, Pop, Alternative Hip-Hop, Neo-Soul, Rap Niall Smith 6/19/20

How the Black Eyed Peas Went From Eazy-E’s Ruthless Records to a Mainstream Pop Sensation

From their humble beginnings on Ruthless Records to becoming a neo-soul/jazz rap trio and finally transitioning into a full-blown pop group, this is the story of the Black Eyed Peas.

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How A Tribe Called Quest Birthed an Entire Generation of Musicians
Music, Rap, Alternative Hip-Hop, Neo-Soul Niall Smith 6/7/20 Music, Rap, Alternative Hip-Hop, Neo-Soul Niall Smith 6/7/20

How A Tribe Called Quest Birthed an Entire Generation of Musicians

A Tribe Called Quest dropped back to back classic albums and helped push jazz rap and neo-soul into the mainstream. Following in their footsteps, a generation of musicians picked up where they left off.

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The Enigma and Genius of MF DOOM
Music, Alternative Hip-Hop, Indie, Rap Niall Smith 4/17/20 Music, Alternative Hip-Hop, Indie, Rap Niall Smith 4/17/20

The Enigma and Genius of MF DOOM

Looking at the monumental underground success of MF DOOM.

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Why Lupe Fiasco Was Ahead of His Time
Music, Alternative Hip-Hop, Rap, Skateboarding Niall Smith 4/1/20 Music, Alternative Hip-Hop, Rap, Skateboarding Niall Smith 4/1/20

Why Lupe Fiasco Was Ahead of His Time

Looking at Lupe's influence and importance in the world of rap music.

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Outkast, Aquemini and Their Incredible Legacy
Music, Alternative Hip-Hop, Southern Hip-Hop, Rap, Fashion Niall Smith 12/14/19 Music, Alternative Hip-Hop, Southern Hip-Hop, Rap, Fashion Niall Smith 12/14/19

Outkast, Aquemini and Their Incredible Legacy

Looking at Outkast’s groundbreaking Aquemini album and the incredible mark they left on hip hop.

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