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Lo-Fi Hip-Hop Has Become One Of The Internet’s Most Popular Subgenres; Is…

Slowed and reverb and lo-fi hip-hop share some distinct similarities, with both subgenres birthing their own subcultures online, and becoming the soundtrack to Generation Z. On TikTok, the hashtag for slowed and reverb has over 30 million views. Among some of the top videos associated with the hashtag are DJs making slowed and reverb remixes … Read moreLo-Fi Hip-Hop Has Become One Of The Internet’s Most Popular Subgenres; Is…

Regrets, Success & Challenges: Steve Rifkind Reflects on 30 Years of Loud…

We spoke to Loud Records founder and CEO Steve Rifkind about his fondest memories of the label’s heydey, as well as the artists and records that defined it’s dominant run. In a year filled with landmark anniversaries, Loud Records has creeped back into the public consciousness. The label, founded by Steve Rifkind in 1991, enjoyed … Read moreRegrets, Success & Challenges: Steve Rifkind Reflects on 30 Years of Loud…

Mixtape Monday: Andrew Ashong x Kaidi Tatham, Seba Kaapstad, Ruru.432, Sango, Dougie…

  Big tings this Mixtape Monday from Andrew Ashong x Kaidi Tatham, Seba Kaapstad, Ruru.432, Sango, Dougie Stu and more. Andrew Ashong and Kaidi Tatham deliver Sankofa Season, Seba Kaapstad returns with Konke, newcomer Ruru.432 drops Moon Loops, and Sango is back in the mix with SHANGO. Dougie Stu shares a Familiar Future, LAL warns … Read moreMixtape Monday: Andrew Ashong x Kaidi Tatham, Seba Kaapstad, Ruru.432, Sango, Dougie…

The Pharcyde’s “Drop” is Hip-Hop’s Most Innovative Video

The Pharcyde’s now 25-year-old album, Labcabincalifornia, saw the hip-hop group make a notable shift in their sound and lyrical content, resulting in an album that wasn’t as well-received as their debut. But the album did result in the creation of one of hip-hop’s most innovative music videos. Before the Christopher Nolan-directed 2020 film Tenet tackled … Read moreThe Pharcyde’s “Drop” is Hip-Hop’s Most Innovative Video

Best Songs of The Week: ft. Fousheé, Sango, Your Old Droog, and…

The Round-Up playlist is Okayplayer’s weekly haul of the best songs in the worlds of hip-hop and R&B. This week’s set features new music from Fousheé, Sango, Your Old Droog, FIG, Nelson Bandela, and more. Scroll through selections from our latest sequence below and subscribe to Okayplayer’s Spotify channel today. Tiago Frúgoli Ensemble – “Árvore … Read moreBest Songs of The Week: ft. Fousheé, Sango, Your Old Droog, and…

15 Lost, Mythical Rap Albums You’ll Probably Never Hear

From André 3000’s solo debut to Kendrick Lamar’s collaboration with J. Cole, here are 15 mythical rap albums that were promised to the public but have yet to see the light of day. Hip-hop fans love to have conversations about the greatest rap albums of all time — the pieces of work that dropped and … Read more15 Lost, Mythical Rap Albums You’ll Probably Never Hear

23 Rappers on Cameo & How Much a Shoutout From Them Cost

Need a gift idea for your hip-hop loving significant other? Here are 23 rappers on Cameo you can buy a celebratory shoutout from. Thanks to Cameo — a video-sharing website launched in 2017 — a childhood reality for anyone who wants to hear from their favorite celebrity has now been realized. The platform enables people … Read more23 Rappers on Cameo & How Much a Shoutout From Them Cost

What’s So Special About Capital STEEZ?

It’s been nearly eight years since Pro Era co-founder Capital STEEZ died. And despite the fact fans have heard little of STEEZ posthumously, there remains a small, dedicated cult following engaged with the rapper’s story. The rap group Pro Era stands around in a circle in The Source’s downtown Manhattan office, their young, eager faces … Read moreWhat’s So Special About Capital STEEZ?

The First 90 Days: What Telsha Anderson Learned Opening a Black-Owned Business…

We spoke with entrepreneur Telsha Anderson to get an understanding of how she was able to launch her Black-owned New York City-based business during COVID-19 quarantine. Opening a store in the middle of a global pandemic might not appear like the most logical thing to do.  But Telsha Anderson, an inspiring young entrepreneur, decided to … Read moreThe First 90 Days: What Telsha Anderson Learned Opening a Black-Owned Business…

Mixtape Monday: Jneiro Jarel, Alecs DeLarge, Ian Fink, Commodo + More

    Jneiro Jarel, Alecs DeLarge, Ian Fink, Commodo, and more drop brand new tunes this Mixtape Monday. Jneiro Jarel is up first this week with the highly-anticipated new album After A Thousand Years, Alecs DeLarge is …In Japan, Ian Fink shines on FULL, Commodo is on a Stakeout, and One Be Lo drops BABY. … Read moreMixtape Monday: Jneiro Jarel, Alecs DeLarge, Ian Fink, Commodo + More

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