Ahead of a string of West Coast shows, Makaya McCraven connects with Robert Ham to talk about the threads connecting the past with the present and the next evolution of jazz.

Reed Jackson sits down with house and electronic producer, Kareem Ali, to discuss his upbringing in New York's Westchester County, his roots in the Nation of Islam, and more.

In his new book, Dan Charnas takes a deep dive into J Dilla's singular genius as an inventor of completely new rhythmic structures.

Stalley's independent spirit embraced being present on his latest collaborative project with producer Apollo Brown.

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.

The 22-year-old rapper talks about growing up in Colombia and moving to Florida, his iron-clad brotherhood with Chester Watson, his latest project 'Bittersweet' and more.

Zilla talks with Blockhead about his new collaboration with Aesop Rock, 'Garbology,' and why it took so long for the two to drop a joint project.

Baton Rouge rapper TEC's story is one of perseverance and his latest project 'Web The World' is arguably his best work to date.

Samuel Lamontagne unearths a 2019 conversation with Kelman Duran on political consciousness, world travels and his studio time with Kanye.

Now a veteran at only 28, Wiki has maintained his position as an alternative rap innovator.