Earl Sweatshirt has hinted at a new album arriving in 2019, but before we can properly receive any new offering we need to finish digesting what he’s already given. Here we unpack the complexity of Earl’s discography and life through his lost album: “Gnossos”. The irony of Earl Sweatshirt’s elusiveness has always confounded me. The […]
The Creation of “Flower Boy”: A Track-by-Track Visual Guide
This past summer, Tyler, the Creator unveiled a secret Instagram account that he’d been hiding for years. The account held hundreds of never-before-seen images and videos from the “Flower Boy” sessions, chronicling the album’s creation from its earliest stages. We went through the entire account, from top-to-bottom, to collect every single post that corresponds with […]
The Evolution of Malcolm McCormick, As Told By Mac Miller [with Playlist]
Malcolm McCormick started rapping at the age of 14, dropped his debut mixtape at 15, and signed his first major record deal before his 19th birthday. As a result, “Mac Miller” was a household name well before Malcolm McCormick could legally purchase alcohol – but with this early success came a hard-to-shake stigma. Follow along with […]
The Extraordinary Heir of Tyler, the Creator: Meet Tierra Whack
If Tyler, the Creator founded Odd Future in 2018, what would the collective look like? Who would he draft? The admittedly easy and popular first pick would be Brockhampton, the boy band branded as Odd Future 2.0. Although Brockhampton is certainly a solid choice, allow me to offer an alternative: a dark horse who fits […]
Gangsta Rap is Dead – and Your Favorite Rapper Has Blood on Their Hands
Imagine if Drake released his record-breaking album Scorpion in 1988, the year Straight Outta Compton hit the airwaves. Not only would the music would seem totally out of place, but he’d be straight up laughed out of the room. Now let’s flip the picture: imagine a young group of artists releasing Straight Outta Compton in […]
The Collective Rise of the Social Experiment, Donnie Trumpet, and Chance the Rapper
Chance the Rapper has grown into his influence and fame at amazing speed, especially considering his decision to reject all label interest for artistic independence. But Chance did not do this alone. Chance the Rapper’s growth is closely intertwined with the rise of his band, The Social Experiment. The Social Experiment consists of Nico Segal […]
The Unexpected Influence of Lauryn Hill’s “Unplugged” Album
Ms. Lauryn Hill holds an unenviable place in the hip-hop world. She is a dominant force within music who holds claim to some of the most immediately recognizable musical moments. She is the mastermind of one of the most successful hip-hop albums ever released. But nowadays, she is primarily known for her untapped potential and […]
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