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 …
Frank Ocean’s Impact, Already Felt
On July 3rd, Frank Ocean made headlines via his Tumblr, revealing that he had romantic feelings for a man in …
RESPECT. The Opinion: Thoughts on The New York Times and Nicki Minaj
This Sunday The New York Times decided it was again time to comment on the Peter Rosenberg-Nicki Minaj drama that went down …
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. …
Exclusive Interview x Photos: Clear Soul Forces, One Year Stronger
When Clear Soul Forces hit the stage at Public Assembly, it was immediately clear that they are a force to …
Concert Review x Exclusive Photos: Joey Bada$$ and The Progressive Era Officially Claim NYC at SOB’s
Inside the intimate confines of SOB's, NYC's go-to hip-hop venue, Joey Bada$$ and The Progressive Era announced their NYC takeover. Shouting …
Exclusive Interview: Ab-Soul, Appointed “Genius” of TDE, Much More than Meets the (Third) Eye
I, too, wish I could see out of Haile Selassie’s eye. Or at least out of one of Ab-Soul’s light-sensitive …
Exclusive Photos: Theophilus London at The Blue Note Jazz Club
After multiple world tours, Theophilus London performed in his most intimate venue yet this Wednesday, celebrating The Blue Note Jazz …
Introducing Meshell Ndgeocello, Musician
This isn’t an introduction in the sense that Meshell Ndegeocello’s career is just beginning. It's more of an in media …
TDE Producer King Blue Aims High Despite Past Lows
With so much music available these days, it’s hard to digest a full course in one sitting. We like to …
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