LL Cool J’s Radio turns 40 this year, and even in a culture that changes weekly, its impact still hits like that opening drum crack on “I Can’t Live Without […]
Radio at 40: How LL Cool J’s Debut Rewired Hip-Hop’s DNA
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Throwing It Back: The Cash Money vs No Limit VERZUZ Show Through a Millennial’s Eyes
As someone squarely planted in the millennial generation, I remember the mid-’90s through early 2000s as the golden era of my coming-of-age soundtrack. So when I heard that the legendary […]
D’Angelo (1974–2025): The Final Note of a Neo-Soul Pillar
Michael Eugene Archer, known to the world as D’Angelo, has transitioned at the age of 51 after a private and courageous battle with cancer. His family’s statement was simple and […]
Clipse Return With ‘Let God Sort Em Out’ and Prove Real Hip-Hop Never Left
Why the Virginia duo’s comeback, Kendrick and Tyler features, and Tiny Desk performance signal a rap revival If you’re wondering where real hip-hop has been hiding, look no further. Let […]
The End of an Era – Drake’s Sound 42 Channels Out
Launch and Rise (March 4, 2021 – March 2025) Drake’s Sound 42 debuted on March 4, 2021 as part of a landmark partnership with SiriusXM and Pandora, described at the time as “the largest agreement […]
Summer 2025: A Season of R&B and Hip-Hop Concerts You Can’t Miss
Summer is here, and music enthusiasts are gearing up for an unforgettable season filled with electrifying R&B and hip-hop performances across the globe. Here’s a rundown of the hottest Hip-Hop and […]
“Sinners” as Art: A Cinematic Masterpiece by Ryan Coogler
Many say art is in the eye of the beholder. But when it comes to Sinners, that idea warrants a challenge. Ryan Coogler’s Sinners is not just a film – […]
Will We See Outkast Perform Again at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?
Outkast is officially headed to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and honestly, it feels overdue. Announced as part of the Hall’s 2025 class, the legendary Atlanta duo joins […]
WHY THIS ARTICLE ABOUT THE WORLD’S FIRST DISTRUMENTAL?
Well, when I was discussing my new piece on Madison McFerrin—specifically how she landed on my radar during that “BBL Drizzy” wave—my guy (the very founder of this site, mind […]
Kendrick Lamar & SZA’s Grand National Tour Is a Cultural Reset—Not Just a Concert
Let’s keep it a buck—what Kendrick Lamar and SZA are doing on the Grand National Tour is something we’ve never seen before. Not like this. Not from a rapper. And […]