Join us as we explore the current state of hip-hop under the lens of two seminal albums from last year, unpacking the larger rap landscape as we go.

We're exploring rap's storytelling roots through the lens of hip-hop greats.

In honour of hip-hop's 50th birthday, here's every album by A Tribe Called Quest—dissected.

Chronicling the career of the titular North London rhymer as he gears up to drop his new project, Alpha Place.

Bold, colourful and finely-tuned—this is probably the designer by day, DJ by night’s best project to date.

Our review of the DC native’s dynamic sophomore project.

As the dust settles on Drake and Kanye's album clash, we reflect on the antics-filled saga in its entirety.

What we think of the indie producer’s latest full-length project.

This is what happens when a lyrically bulletproof rapper meets a producer from another solar system.

Exploring PA99’s first new song of the year.

Exploring Jorja Smith's sonic range and her eclectic set of influences.

Last year, Jim Legxacy blessed the underground music circuit with his Dynasty Program. Find out how Legxacy has progressed artistically going into his sophomore project BTO!

Nelly was undoubtfully one of the biggest rap stars of the 2000s. One aspect of his impact that is understated was Nelly's prevailing influence on black fashion.

Chris K is back for another timely think-piece on whether we should listen to sad or emotive music when we feel happy.

In the early 2010s, Odd Future shook up rap music and helped redefine the face of mainstream hip hop. We're reflecting on the collective's lasting impact on the culture.

The famed underground titan Jim Legxacy wows us with his long-awaited follow-up to his acclaimed 2019 EP.

Find out how Frank Ocean went from an introverted songwriter to the most in-demand artist of the century.

De La Soul helped change the sound and image of modern rap music. Thanks to bad business deals, you can't stream De La in 2020. We're shouting out the legendary rap group for all of their accomplishments.

Whether it's acting, singing or rapping, Childish Gambino can do it all. We're examining how he's developed over the years.

Breaking down wordsmith Mos Def’s seminal album and why it’s still relevant today.