First impressions count for everything. It's how we form opinions. From that point forward we hold on to it, measuring other experiences against it. It's what I do with new MC's/Producers. If you hook me in with an ill verse or dope beat I'm looking into your catalog of music to see if the thrill ca...… Read more

Kendrick Lamar has suggested he may not continue to perform material from his latest album 'To Pimp A Butterfly' once his current US tour comes to an end. Lamar released his critically acclaimed album earlier in the year, but only chose to perform a handful of the new songs live in his sets over the...… Read more

There's a new kid on the block: Philadelphia hip-hop artist Nave makes some pretty sophisticated music for a young, 20-something male. First single, "Cosby Kids," comes from his upcoming full-length Espresso and sends an intoxicating message about growing up, and how often our innate innocence so of...… Read more

2 Chainz and Lil Wayne have both collaborated on a multitude of songs, but now there is potentially an entire collab project from the two of them coming to listeners very soon. "I've got ColliGrove, that I’m working on," 2 Chainz said on Rap Radar's podcast. "That's the me and Wayne project. That...… Read more

It has been confirmed that Prince will begin a stripped-down tour around the UK. The legendary musician, whose Princestagram Instagram account recently took the internet by storm, will be playing Glasgow, Royal Concert Hall (November 27), London, Theatre Royal (November 29) and Birmingham, Symphony...… Read more

Get to Know the DJ: 10 Quick Questions with DJ Nykon Often times, the DJ doesn't get the shine they deserve. If they aren't charismatic enough, they blend into the background and might as well not even be there. DJ Nykon, however, never has that problem. He commands crowds behind the decks, eve...… Read more