DeAsia Paige
8 Projects to Stream to Feel Nostalgic for the Mixtape Era
Now that Chance the Rapper's first two mixtapes have finally hit Apple Music and Spotify, here are a few others to stream.
15 Years Ago, 'Knuck If You Buck' Made a Blueprint for Crunk Music
An ode to the cornerstones of early-2000s crunk.
Olympic Breakdancing Would Be a Win for Hip-Hop
One of the genre's foundational aspects could be making its way to the 2024 Paris games.
Lil Nas X's 'Old Town Road' Follow-Up and 11 More of the Week's Best Albums
This week's essential listening also includes a grand Gucci Mane record and a couple of scrappy punk LPs.
10 of Megan Thee Stallion's Best Freestyles to Soundtrack Your Hot Girl Summer
The Houston rapper behind 'Fever' has developed a reputation for absolutely obliterating beats.
'Euphoria' Isn't the Coming-of-Age Show Black Girls Deserve
It's yet another example of Black girls' onscreen narratives being defined by trauma.
Bill Callahan's Existential Pastorals and 7 More Albums for Heavy Rotation
This week's essential listening also includes gothic synth recordings and watery R&B.