Donald Morrison's Rap-Up has arrived featuring a chaotic visualizer from YN Jay and RMC Mike, a reflective CEO Trayle, a toxic anthem by Damedot and more.

They may not be related by blood, but Oakland's own 1100 Himself and Mitchell promise you that their music is a family affair.

Leonel's Afro Jams of the Week returns featuring a Malian kora pop gem, a few surprises from Cape Verde and Angola, coupé décalé from the Ivory Coast and more.

David Brake celebrates the young artist dedicated to growth whose sound was more nuanced than it was given credit for.

Abe Beame connects with A. S. Hamrah to talk about post-pandemic cinema, what makes a box-office bomb, Criterion curation, and more.

The Rap-Up returns with Harley Geffner's top tracks of the week featuring Babyface Ray, Hittkidd and Glorilla, NR Boor and more.

Artists as varied as Armand Hammer, Navy Blue, and Ransom tapped Nicholas Craven to score some of their finest work. Now Oumar Saleh dives into the Quebec producer's best.

Leonel's Afro Jams of the Week column is back featuring some Rwandan Afropop, two Congolese collaborations, melodic kizomba from Angola, a Gengetone monster from Kenya, and more.

On 'Casual Abductions,' psychedelic electronic duo Pioneer 11 and Portland’s Bryson The Alien make weird raps for weird people.

Both DJ Screw and J Dilla biographies make the persuasive argument that the work of each producer was a combination of specific, unique genius, and of insight derived from their cities.