It’s not uncommon for underground artists to follow the money and demand for their music that comes with success. R.A. Thorburn (born in New York, 1974) would face the same options as he began his career, but his personal choices to stick to the art and never sell out earned him a place in the…
The streaming age has changed the game forever. Gone are the days of buying albums online (let alone a physical store) as your only hope of listening. Now, nearly the entire discography of any notable artist has been uploaded and is just waiting to be streamed– keyword nearly. To this day there are still numerous…
With the tragic announcement of MF DOOM’s passing, it was only fitting that we look back at his iconic albums, the records that he will forever be remembered for. A figure shrouded in mystery but defined by his talent, Daniel Dumile left a void in the game when he left. There won’t be another like…
If you ask 4 different people outside a show what the term “underground rap” means, you’re going to get a variety of responses. It’s no wonder; the label has spanned across many generations of artists and sounds. Some say it’s the content of the music, conscious lyrics that don’t beg to be played on the…
Lonnie Rashid Lynn Jr. was born in Chicago on March 13, 1972. Nobody around him in his youth could have guessed the trajectory his career would take, branching out from local rapper to a nationwide success in media from music to acting and writing. Becoming involved with many major names in the industry through music,…
In 1919, Marcus Garvey organized the Black Star Line, a shipping and trading company meant to facilitate black-owned business across the Atlantic Ocean between Africa and North America. While it’s history was short, the significance of it is not to be understated. In a way, it was a symbol of determination and success for the…
It was Los Angeles in the late ’80s and early 90’s when a young Michael Perretta (Evidence) began experimenting in QD3’s studio next door to his house. The teenage graffiti artist would there learn how to execute an iconic hip hop sound that would have ripple effects across the culture forever. Joining forces with Rakaa…
“I have been assembling my notes for some time now. My intent is to create a guide for anyone whose path may lead them to this unwavering otherness. There are days I fear my work will only serve to create more confusion about what I’ve found / but I felt it nеcessary to stay the…
2020 has been a rollercoaster of a year for the music industry as a whole. With a global pandemic shutting down tours and bringing financial strain to entertainers and venues alike, the picture seemed pretty bleak. Even now, a select few states and countries are opening up their stages for artists to cater to the…
