LaLion is the king of consistency. From 0 to 200,000+ monthly Spotify listeners and a climbing 20 million streams all from mixing, mastering and recording he does himself. In the latest from HipHopNumbers’ on The Beauty of Independence — profiling the determination.
Malawi Hip Hop is in Good Hands with C-Scripture
In the third installment of his Beauty of Independence series, Ben of HipHopNumbers talks with Malawi emcee C-Scripture about influence, addiction, and chasing dreams on his own terms.
SAROS: Behind the Interview
Across countries and continents, SAROS have cultivated an exciting musical movement whose core philosophy is the exploration of emotion and the appreciation of life. We got all eight members in a Zoom call to discuss the past, present and future of SAROS
Dell Nellson on Being a Voice in 2021
In the second installment of his Beauty of Independence series, Ben of HipHopNumbers talks to talented poet-turned-emcee Dell Nellson about poems, process and philosophy.
The Beauty of Independence with Cal Scruby
In the first instalment of his ‘Beauty of Independence series, HipHopNumbers’ Ben Carter talks to vibrant independent voice Cal Scruby about his music, his process, and his ‘itis.
Trust Tate, “Real Reasons,” Life, & Purpose
On “Real Reasons,” Bronx emcee Trust Tate opens up about the stray bullet that changed his life forever, and in conversation with Miki Hellenbach, he elaborates on the whirlwind journey that followed that day in 1994.
The Chilly, Exhilarating Notes of Native Son
Ano Chrispin almost gave up on music… but when the pandemic switched things up, the versatile artist returned to old habits, turning out ‘Metro Dread,’ a gorgeous record that examines race, identity, belonging, cynicism, and the relentless pace of the everyday.
Suede Seats at Jaywop’s House
In the wake of his excellent debut album, Suede, Tacoma-by-Phoenix emcee Jaywop is making big moves – and as he tells Conor Herbert, it’s all going according to his ambitious plan.
Epik High is Still Here
In a career-spanning retrospective, Elliot Sang charts the humble beginnings, huge achievements and glowing futures of essential Korean hip-hop trio Epik High.
In Conversation with Dende: “In Case You Forgot I’m BLACK”
This March 8 interview with Dende covers the musical short film “In Case You Forgot I’m BLACK.” Dende talks about last summer’s police brutality protests, frustration with the lack of change, the effect of the weight on his person and healthy advice for healing in the communities most affected.
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