In his new book, Dan Charnas takes a deep dive into J Dilla's singular genius as an inventor of completely new rhythmic structures.
Our Drakeo tribute series continues with “GTA VI” - rigid and simple, but a reminder of how dexterous and playful Drakeo’s songwriting could be.
Stalley's independent spirit embraced being present on his latest collaborative project with producer Apollo Brown.
Leonel's Afro Jams of the Week returns with great new tunes from Gambia, Mali, Rwanda, Uganda, and more.
Our Drakeo the Ruler tribute continues with "Ion Rap Beef" (Remix), a track that paired two of LA's most innovative artists with one of Earl Sweatshirt's best verses of the year.
Abe Beame says goodbye to the United Artists Regal 12 on Court Street, a bastion against modernity, the last rebel outpost on a remote, distant moon.
Our Drakeo retrospective continues with a Greedo collaboration that needed its own dictionary and a loop so hypnotizing it was impossible not to hit repeat.
Donald Morrison's Rap-Up returns featuring new tracks from Peysoh, Javn2900, Orock and more.
Harold Bingo returns with a tribute to Drakeo the Ruler's brand of “nervous music” and the cadences he chose, unlike anything else.
Patrick Johnson connects with Eyedress and YUNGMORPHEUS for last year's 'Affable with Pointed Teeth,' an album shrouded in the shadows that still manages to enlighten.