The Fading Underground: The Decline of Subculture in the 21st Century
Cultural expression is transforming as once-vibrant subcultures are fading due to digital connectivity…
The Art of Storytelling: Hip-Hop Edition
We're exploring rap's storytelling roots through the lens of hip-hop greats.
Giggs: The Godfather of Road Rap
In the mid-2000s, one Peckham rapper started a 145 BPM revolution…
Revisiting Nas’ Revered Debut Album 'illmatic' 28 Years Later
Exploring the Queensbridge poet’s seminal debut record.
Knucks: The Story So Far...
Chronicling the career of the titular North London rhymer as he gears up to drop his new project, Alpha Place.
The Kings Of Calabasas: 'Certified Lover Boy' vs 'Donda'
As the dust settles on Drake and Kanye's album clash, we reflect on the antics-filled saga in its entirety.
How Music Has Helped Us Get Through Hard Times
Reflecting on how music has aided us through the coronavirus pandemic.
Why Freddie Gibbs & Madlib are Rap’s Most Essential Duo
This is what happens when a lyrically bulletproof rapper meets a producer from another solar system.
The Meteoric Rise of Brent Faiyaz
From relative unknown to R&B underdog, the rapper turned singer Brent Faiyaz has everyone watching. Join us as we explore his career up until this point.
Exploring A$AP Rocky’s Diverse and Extensive Music Catalogue
Whether it's trap, boom-bap or experimental, we're exploring Rocky's discography and what makes it so unique.
How Pop Smoke Made UK Drill Music an International Movement
Looking at how Pop Smoke revolutionised rap music in less than a year.
How Sade Have Crafted Timeless Albums for Over Three Decades
Sade has been making music since the 80s and it’s aged like fine wine, what’s their secret?
How Jennifer Lopez Shamelessly Steals from Black Artists
Song after song, find out how J-Lo manipulated her way to the top of the music charts.
The College Dropout isn’t Kanye’s First Album, The Answer Is Much More Complicated…
West was in a 90s rap group called ‘The Go-Getters’ and we’re looking deeper into their only project as a group.