In celebration of ScHoolboy Q's latest album BLUE LIPS, this is Jeff Weiss' republished 2014 profile of the TDE rapper, surrounding his major-label debut Oxymoron.

Chris Daly speaks to the legendary producer about collaborating with J Dilla, the genre-defying creative process with Jahari Massaba Unit on their new album YHWH is LOVE and more.

Myles Andrews-Duve links with Pink Siifu and Turich Benjy to talk about their travels informing IT’S TOO QUIET..’!!, Siifu carefully curating a genre-morphing discography, not being driven by algorithms and more.

Will Hagle speaks to the Long Beach rapper about making his upcoming album on the shoulders of Bobby Brown, Miles Davis and James Brown, being a futuristic artifact and more.

Michael McKinney speaks to the electronic artist/field recordist about pursuing a queer narrative in sound art, not recording his first music until 25, creating each album from a conceptual angle and more.

Wolfgang Mowrey speaks to the founders of ULYSSA Records, John Williamson & EO Deines, about how Miles Davis and Sega Genesis inspired the "toejazz" aesthetic, the power of discovering music without the algorithm and more.

Will Hagle speaks to the POW rapper about the layers of his new ten-minute, one-track album, how horror movies depict reality, why Scream is the best horror movie to watch on a date and more.

Pranav Trewn speaks to the former Das Racist rapper about his new album LAFANDAR with producer Lapgan, the development of his brand and label Veena, his dreams of being a teacher coming to life at NYU and more.

Michael McKinney speaks to the duo behind one of the finest NYC clubs Nowadays, about the parties and DJs that opened their curiosity to the underground, building a community and much more.

Will Hagle speaks to the rap duo about their new album, "The Legend of ABM," making an impact through social commentary, their Chicago rap roots and more.