The Most Influential Songwriter You've (Probably) Never Heard Of
Meet Rod Temperton: the mastermind behind numerous iconic hits of the disco era, yet a name remains largely unknown to the general public…
Unpacking the Artistic Evolution of Victoria Monét: From Unsung Talent to Grammy Glory
After a watershed performance at the 2024 BET Awards, the singer-songwriter extraordinaire unofficially caps off her 'Jaguar II' era in a fiery blaze. Let's take a look back and explore how we got here…
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…
Resilience, Rhymes, and Retribution: Life Lessons From 50 Cent's 'Power of the Dollar'
Before he got rich, it all started with a dollar and a dream…
Kendrick's Pop Out: Reflections on the Monumental Rap Beef That Made History
Sometimes, you gotta pop out and…
Exploring the Music of 'Queen & Slim'
As the iconic romance drama reaches its fifth birthday, we're looking back at its soundtrack and everything that makes it great.
Beyond Virality: TikTok's Impact on Sampling and Remix Culture
Join us as we delve into the nuanced world of remixes, experimentation, and musical mash-ups.
Hidden Gems: Here Are 20 Tracks We Love Right Now You Might've Missed
From the UK to the US and everywhere in between, here's our music round-up for gems you might've missed.
The Crescent and the Mic: The Influence of Islam on Hip-Hop Culture
From Frank Ocean's "Bad Religion" to Lauryn Hill's "Doo Wop", why is the Qur'an so frequently quoted in hip-hop?
The Past, Present and Future of Black British Theatre
Join us on a journey through time as we explore Black British theatre—chronicling its retrospective roots and potential future.
Voices of Revolution: Black Music's Global Impact On Political Discourse
From the booth to the ballot, we're delving into the pivotal role of Black music as both a political truth-sayer and an art form.
EP Review: Victoria Jane's 'Demos, Vol. 2'
The Manchester soul provider returns with another batch of quality demos.
Earl Sweatshirt & The Alchemist's 'VOIR DIRE' and MIKE's 'Burning Desire' Are Hip-Hop's Bleeding Edge
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.
Revival to Repetition: The Struggle for Originality in a Nostalgia-Driven Music Scene
Unpacking the mythology behind musical nostalgia and what originality means in the Black creative field.
Why 'Def Jam: Fight For NY' Deserved Better
Almost 20 years on, we're looking back on the cult classic rap brawler that set a bold new precedent for gaming and hip-hop despite, its elusive modern-day status.
The Art of Storytelling: Hip-Hop Edition
We're exploring rap's storytelling roots through the lens of hip-hop greats.
Live & Alive: Lancey Foux @ The Roundhouse
Read all about it: Lancey Foux, the renowned UK trap sensation, took centre stage at The Roundhouse in London during a recent stop on his tour.
The Definitive A Tribe Called Quest Album Guide
In honour of hip-hop's 50th birthday, here's every album by A Tribe Called Quest—dissected.
EP Review: Sekou's 'Out Of Mind'
Unpacking the five-track EP by the 18-year-old vocal powerhouse touted as contemporary pop's saviour.