In the latest episode of Questlove Supreme, the new weekly radio show hosted by Questlove, The Roots percussionist and lover of all things music related travels to Minneapolis and uncovers an unexpected connection between the late Prince and Public Enemy. “The rapper’s problem usually...… Read more
The GZA has announced that he's planning to perform his celebrated 1995 album Liquid Swords live, in its entirety, in New York and Chicago this fall. The Genius of Wu-Tang Clan has released seven studio albums, and while all of them were relatively well received, nothing can match the near my...… Read more
Chance the Rapper is arguably one of the biggest hip hop acts in the world right now -- Coloring Book was a massive critical and commercial success, and his recent Magnificent Coloring Day Festival in Chicago was also a huge hit. So what's Chance going to do next? A song about chocolat...… Read more
During his performance at The Meadows Music and Arts Festival in New York last night, the multitalented J.Cole announced that he's taking an indefinite break from performing live, with that night's show being his last for "a very long time." "Before I get outta here. This m...… Read more
One of the most prominent and influential hip hop artists in history is celebrating his birthday today -- on this day in Brooklyn forty-one years ago, Talib Kweli was born. The name "Talib" is derived from the Arabic word for "student," but Talib Kweli has been the one that...… Read more
The always innovative rhyme slinger Aesop Rock has been popping up on all types of musical projects. From Hail Mary Mallon with Rob Sonic to The Uncluded with folk singer Kimya Dawson, there's seemingly nothing the New York-bred rapper can’t do. One of his more recent collaborations f...… Read more