Growing up in the 1980's I saw many hip-hop artists effective utilize the "us vs. them" mentality to build their audience and distribute their work. It made sen... Read More...
Hip-Hop legend Chuck D (born Carlton Ridenhour) is often quoted as having said "Rap music is CNN for black people." This attribution is so routine and commonpla... Read More...
RR was given a photo pass by the Independent Grind tour and managed to capture this footage before and after our interview with Jarren Benton last month. Enjoy!... Read More...
This past weekend Hoodie Allen wrapped up his Hanging With Hoodie tour with two sold out homecoming shows in NYC. We were in attendance at Bowery Ballroom for S... Read More...
I apologize in advance for being the last in a long line of people to express their sorrow and condolences at the passing of one of America's greatest writers -... Read More...
After reviewing two albums which liberally threw around the word "faggot" for this week's update, one for shock value and one with seemingly pure malice at hear... Read More...