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fromThe Oaklandside
9 hours ago

West Oakland's Mexican American rap secret is out

Oakland's rap scene is diverse, yet bilingual Mexican American lyricists like Nán Fiero remain underrepresented despite the community's significant presence.
Music production
fromPitchfork
1 day ago

Azealia Banks' New Album Is an...Hour-Long Guided Meditation Suite?

Azealia Banks released a guided meditation suite titled Zenzealia, her first full-length project since 2019.
#new-music
fromBrooklynVegan
4 days ago
Music

9 New Songs Out Today

New music releases include Graham Coxon's lost album, Shooter Jennings' cover featuring Willie Nelson, and new tracks from Beck and Portrayal of Guilt.
fromBrooklynVegan
1 week ago
Music production

New Songs Out Today

New music reviews, album releases, and artist insights are shared weekly across various genres.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
4 days ago

9 New Songs Out Today

New music releases include Graham Coxon's lost album, Shooter Jennings' cover featuring Willie Nelson, and new tracks from Beck and Portrayal of Guilt.
Arts
fromCurbed
3 days ago

'I Became the Most-Wanted Graffiti Artist in New York'

Lee Quiñones became a prominent graffiti artist in the 1980s, using his art to engage with the city despite opposition from city leadership.
#zohran-mamdani
New York City
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Zohran Mamdani still making money from fleeting rap career, filings show

Zohran Mamdani's music royalties increased modestly to $1,643, while his primary income comes from his salary as a state Assembly member.
London music
fromBrooklynVegan
1 week ago

clipping announce NYC 'Splendor & Misery' fest ft. SPELLLING, Shabazz Palaces, Elucid, Fatboi Sharif, more

clipping will celebrate the 10th anniversary of their album Splendor & Misery with a special NYC show on August 13.
#brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromThe Mirror US
1 week ago

Senseless rap beef possible reason behind shooting of 7-month-old baby in NYC

A rapper targeted a baby's father, resulting in the tragic shooting of a 7-month-old in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

Brooklyn Pop: An experience as rich as the borough itself, created by Mr. Kaves

Brooklyn Pop is an immersive exhibit and play showcasing the borough's history and culture through personal and iconic narratives.
Brooklyn
fromThe Mirror US
1 week ago

Senseless rap beef possible reason behind shooting of 7-month-old baby in NYC

A rapper targeted a baby's father, resulting in the tragic shooting of a 7-month-old in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

Brooklyn Pop: An experience as rich as the borough itself, created by Mr. Kaves

Brooklyn Pop is an immersive exhibit and play showcasing the borough's history and culture through personal and iconic narratives.
NYC LGBT
fromNew York Daily News
1 week ago

Machete-wielding Grand Central slasher shot by NYPD was battle rapper known as "Fox 5"

Anthony Griffin, a former battle rap legend, was shot dead by police after attacking strangers with a machete in Grand Central Station.
Music production
fromPitchfork
6 days ago

Bloodz Boi / jackzebra: Bloodzebra

Jackzebra's rap style mirrors Huaisu's calligraphy, prioritizing expression over legibility, while incorporating rich Chinese cultural references.
#afrika-bambaataa
New York City
fromAllHipHop
1 week ago

Battle Rapper Fox 5 Identified As Man Shot Dead By NYPD After Machete Attack

Fox 5, a Bronx battle rapper, was shot and killed by NYPD after attacking commuters with a machete at Grand Central Terminal.
Music production
fromPitchfork
1 week ago

Watch Monaleo Channel Her Inner Barbie in "Crossroads Freestyle"

Monaleo returns with 'Crossroads Freestyle' after a hiatus due to a medical emergency, showcasing her signature style and quick flow.
#hip-hop
fromItsnicethat
2 months ago
Graphic design

Gabriel Amzallag (aka MC Blue Matter) is a hip-hop illustrator who balances the grind and the goof

fromItsnicethat
2 months ago
Graphic design

Gabriel Amzallag (aka MC Blue Matter) is a hip-hop illustrator who balances the grind and the goof

fromPitchfork
2 weeks ago

41: "Addicted" [ft. Fivio Foreign]

Fivio Foreign kicks it off-macking on someone, drunk tweeting, calling up Lil Mabu?-before the trio's Kyle Richh and TaTa exchange stories of sweaty, tipsy sexcapades.
NYC music
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The Guide #237: Fab 5 Freddy, the street artist at the heart of New York's creative zenith

Jean-Michel Basquiat's art has been commercialized through fashion, raising questions about consumerism and the connection to new audiences.
fromAllHipHop
3 weeks ago

Action Bronson Teaches NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Albanian Blessing

Mamdani opened up about his journey from immigrant child to becoming the city's 112th mayor, calling it a dream realized. Born in Uganda in 1991 and arriving in New York at age 7, he's now the youngest person to hold the office in over a century and the city's first Muslim and African-born mayor.
New York City
NYC music
fromHip Hop Hero
2 weeks ago

The three iconic hip-hop groups who inspired GZA

GZA's early exposure to hip-hop culture and influential groups shaped his unique talent and complex lyrical themes.
Writing
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

At Zoe Branch's table, poetry is alive and well in New York City | amNewYork

Zoe Branch's typewriter poetry in Central Park has made her a notable figure, offering personalized poems that connect deeply with individuals.
fromPitchfork
4 weeks ago

Watch Jim Legxacy Bop Around London in Video for New Song "IDK IDK"

Jim Legxacy's new song 'IDK IDK' is accompanied by a mixed-media video directed by Rohan Dil, featuring him and friends in London.
London music
New York City
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

In a Big Reversal, Zohran Mamdani Tells NYC Agencies to Use TikTok

New York City agencies can now use TikTok for communication, reversing a previous ban due to security concerns.
NYC music
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

From Brooklyn to the stage: Timi Dre brings a global sound to SOB's | amNewYork

Timi Dre blends Afrobeats, Konpa, and R&B, creating a unique sound reflective of New York's cultural diversity and energy.
#jay-z
fromDefector
3 weeks ago
NYC music

I Demand That Jay-Z Perform All Of 'Kingdom Come' At His Yankee Stadium Concert | Defector

NYC music
fromDefector
3 weeks ago

I Demand That Jay-Z Perform All Of 'Kingdom Come' At His Yankee Stadium Concert | Defector

JAŸ-Z is returning to music with major performances and a new interview, celebrating anniversaries of his classic albums.
Music production
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Jay-Z Opens Up About Kendrick-Drake Beef in Rare Interview

Jay-Z reflects on hip-hop culture, the impact of stan culture, and the evolution of rap beefs in the age of social media.
NYC music
fromBrooklynVegan
1 month ago

JAY-Z adds 3rd Yankee Stadium show, talks Kendrick/Drake beef in new interview

JAŸ-Z announced three shows at Yankee Stadium to celebrate his debut albums and addressed Kendrick Lamar's beef with Drake in a GQ interview.
NYC music
fromBrooklynVegan
1 month ago

JAY-Z announces Yankee Stadium 'Reasonable Doubt' & 'The Blueprint' shows

JAŸ-Z will perform two consecutive nights at Yankee Stadium in July 2025 celebrating 30 years of Reasonable Doubt and 25 years of The Blueprint.
fromComplex
3 weeks ago

Lil Mama Makes Surprise Guest Appearance on Bow Wow's Brooklyn Tour Stop

Can we please put both of us in the same frame so they know this is not AI? ... Twin, you know I stay ready, right? ... Can you do me a favor? Take this shit over with this one.
NYC music
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

The Scythe / Denzel Curry: Strictly 4 the Scythe

In recent years, he's evolved into an emissary of Florida hip-hop and a rap star at the nexus of niche underground fame and household ubiquity, able to stunt on blockbuster movie soundtracks one minute and do pop-ups at Chinatown arcades with no security the next.
SF music
Music production
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Elucid / Sebb Bash: I Guess U Had to Be There

ELUCID and Sebb Bash blend avant-garde elements with controlled production in their collaboration, showcasing unique soundscapes and innovative arrangements.
NYC music
fromPitchfork
4 weeks ago

I Went to a Hip-Hop Streamer Convention and All I Got Was This Piece of Content

Twitch streamer Tylil James captivates fans at MVP Arena with viral dance performances, showcasing the intersection of online fame and live entertainment.
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
1 month ago

Sound of the Week: CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso - FREE SPIRITS - KALTBLUT Magazine

The album showcases an audacious blend of trap, rock, pop, and experimental elements, all infused with a refreshing emotional honesty.
Music production
NYC music
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

From Coney Island to center stage: Lil Dee Raps is chasing his New York dream | amNewYork

Lil Dee Raps, a 21-year-old rapper from Coney Island, aims to become an icon of New York City with his music and performances.
Music
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

The 2Slimey Roundtable

An underground hip-hop competition centered on distorted, apocalyptic interpretations of Playboi Carti's rage rap style has produced 2Slimey, a 20-year-old Oklahoma rapper whose significance remains debated among critics.
Music
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

M.O.P.: "Ante Up (Robbing-Hoodz Theory)"

A transformative live performance by M.O.P. at a North Carolina venue in 2000 exemplified the raw energy and cultural impact of East Coast hip-hop during a pivotal moment in rap music's evolution.
#yaya-bey
Music production
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
1 month ago

Yaya Bey Unveils Dreamy New Single 'Egyptian Musk' Featuring NESTA From Forthcoming Album 'Fidelity' - KALTBLUT Magazine

Yaya Bey releases new single 'Egyptian Musk' featuring NESTA, part of her upcoming album 'Fidelity' exploring personal and communal themes.
Music production
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
1 month ago

Yaya Bey Unveils Dreamy New Single 'Egyptian Musk' Featuring NESTA From Forthcoming Album 'Fidelity' - KALTBLUT Magazine

Yaya Bey releases new single 'Egyptian Musk' featuring NESTA, part of her upcoming album 'Fidelity' exploring personal and communal themes.
NYC music
fromAllHipHop
1 month ago

Fat Joe Leads Thank You NYPD Concert at Madison Square Garden

Fat Joe is headlining a benefit concert for the NYPD at Madison Square Garden on March 28, celebrating law enforcement and their service.
Fashion & style
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Fab 5 Freddy, Still Fly

Fred Brathwaite (Fab 5 Freddy) frequents FlameKeepers Hat Club, reflecting his enduring ties to hat fashion, hip-hop culture, and longtime friend Marc Williamson.
Music production
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

New York hip-hop experimentalist Elucid: I like the harmony of the city. Everybody's got a little solo'

Elucid experiences the Dream House installation's meditative drone composition, which triggers his creative process through sensory immersion and unconscious sound-to-word associations.
SF music
fromKqed
2 months ago

Five Top-Tier Bay Area Rappers Unite Under '1 Umbrella' | KQED

1 Umbrella unites 22nd Jim, Lil Bean, Lil Yee, Zaybang and ALLBLACK to blend hyphy roots with contemporary fashion and car culture.
NYC music
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Harlem's Breeze Team brings high-energy breakdancing and comedy to busy New York City streets | amNewYork

The Breeze Team is a street performance crew in Times Square, blending breakdancing, comedy, and acrobatics to entertain crowds.
London music
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Dave review: British star transcends rapper status at hometown gig

Dave performed a sold-out O2 Arena show celebrating 10 years in music, showcasing his versatility across piano, guitar, and rap while promoting his third number-one album.
NYC music
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Former Rapper Turned Mayor Zohran Mamdani Names His Top 5 Rappers

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a former rapper, lists Notorious B.I.G., JAY-Z, Nas, Lupe Fiasco, and Common as his top five rappers, reflecting mid-to-late 2000s hip-hop preferences.
fromDefector
2 months ago

Max B Is New York Rap's Best Hope | Defector

The rapper, known on his tax form as Charles Wingate and known by his old Harlem associates as Charley Rambo, made his name in the rap game during an all-too-brief run in the 2000s, as one of the most colorful members of Jim Jones' Byrdgang, his solo offshoot from the Diplomats (although due to his growing up with rappers Cam and Mase, Max is like honorary Dipset).
Music
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

zayok: "Oh! Give me something to believe in"

His beats applied the vocabulary of FX spam and EDM to voluptuous, so-pretty-it-hurts R&B. Maybe this music is something only a young person could make, before they start self-censoring and hardening to the world.
Music production
Music
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Sk8star: "Yeannn" [ft. Teezus]

Atlanta's ØWay collective channels chameleonic, Auto-Tuned YSL-style rap led by Sk8star, Tezzus, and collaborators, blending Southern slang innovation with trap production.
fromForbes
1 month ago

New York Through The Eyes Of "You Got Older" Star Nina White

I am very partial to Cha Pa's Noodle and Grill on 52nd. I love their whole menu, but particularly their pho, and the service is always incredibly fast. You can get in and out between shows with plenty of time to take a nap or wander the streets of Midtown before your evening call time.
NYC music
Music
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Hip hop faces its midlife crisis

Hip hop's cultural dominance has sharply declined, losing 24% sales share and 19% streaming share since 2023, with few emerging artists capable of sustaining mainstream relevance after Kendrick Lamar's 2024 peak.
fromKqed
2 months ago

LaRussell Signs with Jay-Z's Roc Nation | KQED

Last month, LaRussell announced his signing of a "project deal" with San Francisco label EMPIRE, one of the music industry's largest and most powerful independent labels and distributors. In 2023, he announced a deal with Live Nation for select concert dates. Both deals, LaRussell indicated, allowed him to make decisions on his own terms. The Roc Nation announcement comes after images of a late January meeting between LaRussell and Jay-Z were shared online.
Music
Music
fromAllHipHop
2 months ago

Jadakiss & Fat Joe Reflect On Hip-Hop Responsibility At NYC Black History Event

Jadakiss, Fat Joe, and BMAC CEO Prophet led Universal Music Group's Love Black Music event in NYC to honor Black music, culture, and industry reform.
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

fakemink Announces New Mixtape The Boy Who Cried Terrified

fakemink has a new mixtape on the way. The Boy Who Cried Terrified is out January 29 on EtnaVeraVela. Although details around the release remain scarce, you can check out the cover art below. Alongside the tape, the UK artist has also begun teasing a new album, Terrified. There's even less information currently available about this record-all we know so far is that it's due out sometime in 2026, and that it's a separate project from The Boy Who Cried Terrified.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
2 months ago

Ekko Astral announce new LP & shows, share "lil xan goes to washington"

Ekko Astral will release their second album The Beltway Is Burning on April 22 via Topshelf.
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Watch Central Cee Turn Back Time for "Iceman Freestyle" Video

Central Cee has shared a new song "Iceman Freestyle" along with a music video. Directed by Don Prod, the clip tracks the British rapper driving an old Aston Martin, drinks whiskey, and literally digging his own grave. Watch it below. "Iceman Freestyle" is the second solo single Central Cee has released following 2025's Can't Rush Greatness, his debut album on Columbia. The rapper also linked up for a few collaborations last year, including Drake's " Which One " and Sexyy Red's "Guilt Trippin."
Music
NYC music
fromHip Hop Hero
1 month ago

Why J Cole considers Queens, New York his second home

J Cole was born in West Germany to an army father, grew up in North Carolina, and moved to Queens for university where he developed his music career with support from his landlord.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
2 months ago

5 Best Rap Albums of January 2026

A$AP Rocky's Don't Be Dumb is a triumphant, genre-blending comeback that reinserts him into rap with booming trap, psychedelic production, and daring electronics.
Music
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

How a Grammy-winning Bad Bunny song came together in the East Village | amNewYork

Fab Dupont mixed a song on Bad Bunny's Album of the Year at Flux Studios and has worked with numerous top international artists.
Music
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Luci4 Unleashed a Generation of Glitchy Underground Rap

Luci4, an underground rapper who died at 23, pioneered a distinctive nightcore-influenced sound that shaped the underground music landscape during the COVID-19 pandemic.
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Tony Bontana: My Name

These are deep-fried potatoes that are lathered in batter, then deep-fried all over again until they congeal into a crisp, iridescent mass. Birmingham locals-Brummies, as they're known-treat delicacies like battered chips with a reverence Parisians reserve for haute cuisine. It's bad for them, they know, but Brits take pride in the ridiculous, delicious traditions unique to the working-class cities of England.
Music
NYC music
fromBillboard
1 month ago

Miguel Leads 'ICE Out' Chant at NYC Show: 'In Solidarity With the People'

Miguel performed a politically charged concert at Radio City Music Hall, featuring anti-ICE messaging and calling for solidarity against the Trump administration's immigration enforcement policies.
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Roc Marciano: 656

In a world where plenty of rap elders are content to roll out unchallenging albums to steadfast fanbases, Roc Marciano still knows how to hold your head underwater. Few rappers boast a style so enveloping and detail-rich, every verse stuffed with taunts, velour victories, and nagging regrets rendered in granular, Gordon Parks-like radiance. New albums from Hempstead's veteran rapper-producer unfold like dispatches from a jet-setting uncle popping in for a visit: His tales scan as ridiculous, even a bit silly,
Music
NYC music
fromBrooklynVegan
1 month ago

Baby Keem playing Webster Hall TONIGHT (3/4)

Baby Keem announced a last-minute intimate show at Webster Hall in NYC tonight and begins his Ca$ino album tour next month with dates across North America and Europe through September.
fromBrooklynVegan
2 months ago

Notable Releases of the Week (1/23)

2026 continues to get off to an exciting start musically, and this week gave us the first Arctic Monkeys song in four years plus album announcements from Courtney Barnett, James Blake, Snail Mail, and a handful of others. We talked about all that and more on today's episode of BV Weekly, on which we also talked about last week's A$AP Rocky album, Pitchfork's new user reviews, and more.
Music
fromItsnicethat
2 months ago

Saad Moosajee's tour visuals for Wu-Tang Clan pay tribute to multiple generations of hip-hop majesty

The initial visual explorations began with reliefs, working with a static approach which allowed Saad to focus on how visuals could layer and live together later down the line. After they were sculpted and assembled in 3D animation, Saad began pulling out individual vignettes to explore motion, a key goal "was to keep things both sculptural and kinetic - balancing crafted moments of stillness against bursts of movement".
Music
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Unmasking US rap iconoclast MF Doom's final years in West Yorkshire

MF Doom, a mask‑wearing, influential rapper, spent his final years in Leeds amid mystery, leaving a celebrated musical legacy and unresolved personal history.
Music
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

xaviersobased Announces New Album, XAVIER

xaviersobased releases a 20-track album, XAVIER, Friday via Surf Gang Records, featuring "iPhone 16" and Riverside Park lamp-and-bench artwork.
Music
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

xaviersobased: Xavier

Xavier is disorienting dance-rap about overstaying at the party, blending psychedelic regional influences with polished major-label production while preserving chaotic humor.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
2 months ago

Tour news: Pom Pom Squad, Open Mike Eagle / Euclid, All Points East x Outbreak, Angine de Poitrine, more

Bands and festivals announced upcoming tours and lineups, including Pom Pom Squad, Angine de Poitrine, Home Front, Open Mike Eagle, Ragana, and Sound & Fury.
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