ISSUE #2
EXPLORING THE MUSICAL COSMOS WITH NATANYA
Enigmatic vocalist Natanya graces the pages of Issue #2, discussing everything from "Precious Joy" to jazz.
THE BIG READ
Earl Sweatshirt & The Alchemist's 'VOIR DIRE' and MIKE's 'Burning Desire' ARE Hip-Hop's Bleeding Edge
We're taking a deep dive into the current state of hip-hop under the lens of two seminal albums from last year, unpacking the larger rap landscape as we go.
VIDEO
Check out our 'Westside Gunn: The Story Of FLYGOD' documentary on YouTube
Our collaboration with filmmaker and YouTuber Clout Cancún is out now. We’re exploring the career and influence of rap curator Westside Gunn.
Revival to Repetition: The Struggle for Originality in a Nostalgia-Driven Music Scene
We’re unpacking the mythology behind musical nostalgia and what originality means in the Black creative field.
Rollin' With Ryan Trey: The Rising R&B Star Speaks
Now his highly-anticipated album has landed, The Culture Crypt sits down with rising St. Louis R&B singer-songwriter Ryan Trey for an exclusive tell-all interview.
The Art of Storytelling: Hip-Hop Edition
We're exploring rap's storytelling roots through the lens of hip-hop greats.