Kevin Gates takes a moment to reflect on his latest drop, “Trying 2 Forgive”. On introspective cut, the Breadwinner rapper opens up on struggles and pardons his wrongdoings. “I’ve been working on my heart trying to forgive,” he raps. “I’m built like that for real / Been that way for years / Rumors in my head […]
Video: Smino “Wyoming”
Smino checks in from his travels with his new freestyle, “Wyoming” and its complimentary video. Over a hypnotic beat, Smino brings his witty wordplay while recording in his hotel and touring from city to city. Knew I was on shit, I could rhyme down to the oranges / Young and anointed, Italy to Illinois, I’m […]
Dinner Party NYC Recap
Written By: Ciani B Photos By: Ismail Sayeed This past Thursday night, Dinner Party– a supergroup in its own right– brought together some of the best musicians on the scene for an unforgettable sold-out performance at Terminal 5. Group members Terrace Martin, Kamasi Washington, Robert Glasper, and their band delivered an amazing show, giving Coachella-goers […]
Video: Hit-Boy, The Alchemist “Slipping Into Darkness”
Hit-Boy and The Alchemist are rapping over each’s beats on their new collaboration, “Slipping Into Darkness”. Directed by ThirdEyeRaz, the accompanying visual centers the two inside a clothing shop dropping their beats and spitting bars over one another’s signature sounds. “Shoot out the lights, I’m putting fifty up / Then hang my jersey in the […]
Video: Joyner Lucas “Devil’s Work 2”
After nearly three years, Joyner Lucas releases the second installment of his “Devil’s Work”. In the accompanying music video, topics from personal struggles, culture, and lost ones come to life on his television screen while drinking Henney and contemplating life with a pistol. “But either way, take it back and make Tory hop inside a […]
Molina, Talbot, Lofgren & Young – “Rain”
Later this month, we’re getting a new album from Neil Young and his friends. Over the pandemic, Young got together with Crazy Horse members Nils Lofgren, Billy Talbot, and Ralph Molina to record the new LP All Roads Lead Home. The record is credited, CSNY-style, to Molina, Talbot, Lofgren & Young. We’ve already posted lead […]
The Cure Explain Ticket Pricing Strategy For US Concerts
This week, a few days after Robert Smith dropped his Noel Gallagher remix, the Cure announced a spring and summer tour of North America. Now the legendary goth/new wave band has explained its ticketing policy for that tour. Upon announcing the tour, the band posted on their website, “The Cure have agreed all ticket prices, […]
Navy Blue – “Chosen”
In recent years, Sage Elsesser, the rapper and pro skateboarder better known as Navy Blue, has been one of the busiest and most acclaimed figures on the indie-rap underground. Navy Blue has done extensive work with artists like Earl Sweatshirt, Wiki, and AKAI SOLO. His own records, which are often self-produced, are deep dives into […]
Sam Hunt – “Outskirts”
In a career that’s lasted for about a decade, the country superstar Sam Hunt has released a grand total of two albums, and given Nashville’s relentless churn, that basically qualifies him as a recluse. Hunt doesn’t seem to be in any hurry to drop a third record, but he is reporting for work once again. […]
Video: Lola Brooke “So Disrespectful”
Brooklyn stand up. Arista Records artist Lola Brooke gets “So Disrespectful” on her new single. On the track, the “Don’t Play With It” hitmaker from Brooklyn unleashes her gritty bars making her competitors aware of her newfound success. “So Disrespectful” is the follow-up to last year’s rude awakening single “Here I Come” and her first […]