MUSIC REVIEW

In an era where algorithm-friendly playlists often flatten hip-hop’s sonic edges, DJ Iceman’s Blazing Scrolls: Boom Bap Boiling Point arrives…

By the time winter hits your speakers, DJ Iceman already has frost on the faders. There’s a certain kind of…

Columbus, Ohio’s Nevaeh Black has been making steady waves as a youthful voice in modern R&B-infused hip-hop, a singer-songwriter who…

Marko Guglielmi Reimmortal is an Italian-born artist, inventor, philosopher, and sound theorist based in Miami. He is the Resident Artist at Florida…

Out Of The Dungeon is a statement piece from Dungeon Masta (Dirty Clanzmen / Brooklyn Zu) — a seasoned voice…

There are remixes… and then there’s the Boom Bap Resurrection Session that DJ Iceman cooks up on “Don’t Diss The…

If you ever wanted a record that feels like it was made in an MPC lab somewhere between Brooklyn and…

“You might think ‘mini’ means feature-light — think again. This little beast packs pads, keys, wheels, mode switches and more…

What the heck is this? Alright, beat-makers, gearheads, and groove-seekers: this one is fun. The Riddim “kit” is a combo…

Boom Bap never really died—it just went underground and kept working on its craft. On The Art of Knock Vol.…

If you meet I-Lin Tsai for the first time, you’ll probably notice two things right away: her calm presence and…

“S.H.I.N.E” is a boldly optimistic hip-hop single that blends cinematic production, hook-driven momentum and street-savvy lyricism, with DJ.Shotti providing the…

Ice Spice has quickly become one of the most talked-about artists in hip-hop, rising from viral sensation to mainstream star…

In an industry that often celebrates speed, volume, and instant gratification, Tacoma’s own Kev dares to slow things down. His…

The Sonicware LoFi-12 XT is a sampler that feels like it was made for hip-hop beatmakers like me. As someone…