The Most Important Producers in Rap Right Now
Music begins with the beat. In the world of hip-hop, the songs are a perfect marriage of production and lyrics,...
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Slow Money: Artist Pay in the Streaming Era
Not long ago, music was a lot less accessible. You had to get off the couch, go outside, head to...
The Spring 2024 Festivals On Our Radar
The spring is when everything picks up, whether it’s parties, concerts, or just get-togethers with your friends. In music, the...
Courtney Bell, Detroit’s Not-So-Secret Weapon
The Detroit rap scene has been on fire for the last few years. And truth be told, there’s always been...
What’s Left for Roc Marciano to Prove?
Passion can take you very far. Remaining dedicated to your passions and applying yourself, year after year, can open up...
Women’s Month Spotlight: Harlem’s Own, DarDra Coaxum
There is something about being a New York City native that breeds pride in where you come from and informs...
Does Big Sean Belong in Hip-Hop’s Elite Tier?
A long-term effect of intense competition is it reveals who you are. Will you sink or swim? Can you stand...
First Look Friday: tg.blk – Okayplayer
Music reverberates everywhere, as it is a medium for conveying emotion. Much has been made about rap’s recent decline in...
‘Hell’s Kitchen,’ Always Remember Where Dreams Begin
(This page contains content sponsored by the Broadway musical, Hell's Kitchen)The rousing new Broadway musical, Hell’s Kitchen, is a sensational...
Black-Owned Bookstores in NYC to Check Out
We might be biased, but we know that New York City is one of the best cities in the world,...
