“All these fools I’m beefin’ that I barely know 45, 44 (burned out), let it go Ye ain’t changin’ s*** for me, it’s set in stone.” While Kanye fans had been feverishly collecting leaks and putting together flight patterns to Wyoming like private investigators, the rap and pop world was patiently waiting on the release…
Not all years in hip-hop history are created equal. Some years are full of lackluster projects and tame headlines. Some are full of blockbuster albums and cultural changes. If you want an example of this, look no further than 1996. The first thing anyone notes about this year is the fateful death of Tupac, and…
I’m going to preface this by saying that I’ve always been blessed with a naturally optimistic view of life. I was privileged growing up to have a lot of support and good examples. My parents taught me the importance of gratefulness and a good attitude from when I was very young. As many young adults…
I’ll be the first to say I love weed. As the stigma slowly falls, and archaic laws due to the War on Drugs begin to be revisited by legislators, it’s a relief to be able to have more open-minded conversations about weed. There’s plenty of tough convos ahead between you and the people close to…
Have you ever found yourself rich and powerful, able to pull strings in society and influence the population to your will? If you’re aspiring to do something similar, this is the guide for you! Never before in the history of the world has it been so easy! We’ve compiled a short but effective guide for…
Kanye West and rolling out an album – name a worse combo. The legendary producer and rapper is no stranger to unconventional release cycles. If you were following the drop of The Life of Pablo, you’ll remember the fateful “Ima fix wolves,” tweet, followed by some significant changes to the track list and a couple…
If there’s one thing that has defined Jadakiss throughout his career, it’s the skill and passion he brings whenever it’s time to put on a show. Tuesday this week was the night he got to remind us of all of that. The New York rapper who made his name with hip hop group The Lox…
Abstract Mindstate is a name you are probably unfamiliar with unless you were close to Chicago’s underground rap scene in the late ’90s and early 2000s. If you’re like me, you came across the curious rap duo by word of Kanye West, who announced their third album was in the works and being released under…
In the music industry, few producers can say they hold the same influence and genre-spanning reputation that Rick Rubin does. While his resume includes credits on many high-profile stars in the mainstream, taking a deep dive into his career presents a compelling picture for a man who shifted pillars of hip hop and rock alike.…
Isaiah Rashad hit #40 on the Billboard charts with Cilvia Demo, his very first studio project in 2014. Only one year before, he had been picked up by Kendrick Lamar-led label Top Dawg. If you’ve heard this first record of his, you can understand why he caught on so quickly with hip-hop heads. The dusty,…
