At the same time that Eric Adams glad-hands with rap legends, he's singled out drill as a uniquely malevolent force, all while becoming ensnared in a corruption scandal. Nitish Pahwa dives into the issues with the self-proclaimed "first hip-hop mayor."

Michael McKinney delivers the first Slam on the CDJ for this fall, highlighting stellar new sets from the past month – featuring Eamon Harkin, ojoo, Two Shell and others.

Rich Homie Quan will Go In for the rest of eternity, plus celebrating teenage breakouts in the Midwest and Transatlantic.

The Queensbridge battle queen reflects on the Roxanne Wars to balancing motherhood, hosting her Rock the Bells radio show to receiving the Hip Hop Grandmasters Award from the Paid in Full Foundation.

Jeff Weiss speaks to the hip-hop pioneer about the early days in the South Bronx, "Wild Style" and "Rapper's Delight," receiving his flowers through the Paid In Full Foundation, and more.

Welcome to the second edition of No Country For Old Men, where Son Raw tackles the state dance music and music writing and underwater basket weaving about dancing about architecture.

Sophie Steinberg links with the post-punk experimental futurists about their upcoming album the 8th cumming, leaning into a synth-heavy sound, capturing seasonal depression sonically and more.

Miguelito delivers the definitive predictions for this year's Premier League standings and the postscript for a possible draw for the latest edition of Set Piece.

Jameson Draper delivers the college football report, highlighting how, in a country so fractured and spiraling, rapidly losing its sense of community, America ultimately needs college football.

Michael McKinney rounds up the most memorable sets from the past month, featuring Bored Lord, Jaye Ward, Sun People and others.