The 13 Best New Hip-Hop Songs This Week
Week in and week out, there are plenty of brand-new rap songs, no matter the time of year. It can be really difficult to stay aware of what's out and also Continue Reading
Week in and week out, there are plenty of brand-new rap songs, no matter the time of year. It can be really difficult to stay aware of what's out and also Continue Reading
Another dose of hip-hop projects has arrived. This go-round, we get the 20th anniversary deluxe album from hip-hop's best-selling artist, a collab project from two New York City mainstays, a Continue Reading
Naomi Raine is best known as one of the breakout stars from GRAMMY® Award-Winning supergroup, Maverick City Music. Whether songwriting, singing or playing the guitar, she has always found it Continue Reading
As part of the ongoing celebration of the 50th anniversary of “THE GODFATHER “this year, Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, producer, and activist Aloe Blacc has released a new original composition incorporating Continue Reading
Doin' LinesRZA fills in the blanks.Interview: Aleia WoodsEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Spring 2022 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now. 1. I wish I would have directed Malcolm Continue Reading
Rising singer, songwriter, and producer Malachii comes out the door swinging on his sonically, and one could even say, “perfect pitch” on his debut EP titled “Ascension” which was released Continue Reading
The ghostwriting debate in hip-hop is always healthy. Some artists and fans alike think that having writing help discredits the overall product. On his 2015 track, "King Kunta," Kendrick Lamar Continue Reading
Train of ThoughtMorray on "Still Here" featuring CordaeInterview: Robby Seabrook IIIEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Spring 2022 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now. “Just reminiscin’ ’bout the Continue Reading
Show & Prove: Sleepy HallowWords: Kemet HighEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Spring 2022 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now. There’s a war on drill music going on. Continue Reading
Define MeInterview: Kemet HighEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Spring 2022 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now. When it comes to the rap game, Saucy Santana, 28, has Continue Reading
The first half of 2022 is almost over and the last several weeks have provided us with some big-name releases from artists like Pusha-T, Future, Jack Harlow and Kendrick Lamar. Continue Reading
Rappers often talk about the importance of brotherhood and sisterhood in their lyrics. Sometimes it's not literal, but on the flip side, there are plenty of rappers you didn't know Continue Reading
Week in and week out, there are plenty of brand-new rap songs, no matter the time of year. It can be really difficult to stay aware of what's out and also Continue Reading
As another week comes to a close, new music releases are rolling all the way in. This time, a Chicago spitter drops an LP in collaboration with one of the Continue Reading
Jacquees never misses. The single “Say Yea” out now can definitely become the summer anthem for all the smooth talkers, as he puts its several times throughout the lyrics “I Continue Reading
Rising artist Kendy X is touching the top with her highly anticipated debut EP titled “Misplaced” which hit the airwaves on 4/29. And today (5/19) the singer-songwriter unveils a new Continue Reading
Show & Prove: SSGKobeWords: Kathy IandoliEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Spring 2022 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now. Louisiana is known for its rich, soulful roots, as Continue Reading
It’s hard for anything in music to be fully original, but sometimes, a shared sound between artists is far too identical. More often than not, rappers call out other rappers Continue Reading
Show & Prove: Nardo WickWords: Georgette ClineEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Spring 2022 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now. Twenty years ago, Clipse’s “Grindin’” was the soundtrack Continue Reading
Show & Prove: KaliWords: Grant RindnerEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Spring 2022 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now. Booming, minimalist, with a brilliantly simple call-and-response hook, Kali’s 2021 Continue Reading