Oakland record label Kingmakers Music uplifts the Black community with socially-conscious rap
Rap music has long been a voice for struggle triumph and everyday life, but one Oakland record label is using it to create ...
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How Dr. Joycelyn Wilson turned rap into research
From reciting rap lyrics to revolutionizing hip-hop studies Dr Joycelyn Wilson proves hip-hop’s power in academia and digital media.
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Q&A: Athens hip hop artist T.W.I.N. releases love-themed mixtape for Valentine's Day
"Slight Detour," an eight-song set of new music from Athens-based musician T.W.I.N., navigates the emotionally complex space ...
The State of Michigan Rap, in Three Scenes
Alphonse Pierre’s Off the Dome column covers songs, mixtapes, albums, scenes, snippets, movies, Meek Mill tweets, fashion trends—and anything else that catches his attention. For this week’s column, ...
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The 13 Best New Hip-Hop Songs This Week
Enjoy this week's list, featuring new songs from Drake ("Gimme a Hug"), Offset ("Ten"), Gucci Mane ("Preference") and more. See you next week.