Photographer Andy J. Scott Heads “OUT HERE” (aka Fairfax) for Some New Portrait Work
For the last four weeks, east coast native, Andy J. Scott has been channeling energy from the up-and-coming Fairfax District …
Azealia Banks Tries, Fails and Succeeds on Fantasea
It’s easy (and kind of fun) to speculate Azealia Banks’s possible influences – Santigold, Missy Elliott, and Busta Rhymes, to name a …
RESPECT. The Fresh: Mr. Muthafuckin’ eXquire
“I spit Lebron James pressure at the end of the game / Benetton sweaters, Cazals with the octagon frames. Walabee’s …
Album Review: Nas — Life Is Good
On his tenth studio album, Nasir Bin Olu Dara Jones, arguably rap's most gifted voice, has more stories to tell. …
Event Review x Exclusive Photos: Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival
This past Saturday concluded the weeklong 8th annual Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival headlined by Busta Rhymes. The week began with the Brooklyn …
RESPECT. Online Exclusive: “Success Is Certain” – Elliott Wilson Interviews Frank Ocean
He’s the singer/songwriter who emerged this year to be the one everyone’s watching. Frank Ocean’s free mixtape catapulted him to …
Concert Review x Exclusive Photos: Slaughterhouse At B.B. King Blues Club
The NYC faithful that came out to see Slaughterhouse at the B.B. King Blues Club on Wednesday got an added …
Album Review: Unpeeling Frank Ocean’s Channel Orange
When Odd Future released Nostalgia, Ultra via Tumblr, it was funnily described as “Smooth Ass Music About Bitches, Relationships And Being A Rich …
disRESPECT.: Lord Finesse Sues Mac Miller for $10 Million
Mac Miller, the young 20-year-old Pittsburgh emcee, has always paid respect and homage to the previous generations of hip-hop's greats. …
RESPECT. the Fresh: CurT@!n$
“I’m a firm believer that when the time is right it will happen. Not before. Not after,” says CurT@!n$. Though …
Sean Born: A Gem in the Hip-Hop Renaissance
Hip-hop is all about a good story and that special feeling. The first time you heard Nas’ Illmatic the hairs …
Photographer Feature: Peering Through the Eye of the Young with Cristian Bernal
Cristian Bernal is only 17 years old, but that hasn't stopped him from building an impressive portfolio filled with quality …
Opinion: Santigold & Lupe Fiasco Make Much Needed Cultural Commentary Through Music Videos
Where are we in hip-hop? Hip-hop fanatics who seek "depth" in rap music obsess over this tired ole question. Take Santigold …
Exclusive Interview x Photos: The Heavyweight Painters Talk Hip-Hop, Art and Boxing. Who Said Fine Art Wasn’t Cool?
Being a full-time painter in New York City is a battle. When bank accounts dwindle and clients become sparse, many …
Young Guru Talks Sound Engineering with Special Guests Sean C & LV at 92YTribeca
92YTribeca hosted the first of a three-part installment, Sound & Vision, featuring legendary mixer and DJ Young Guru on Friday. …
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