In the vast, ever-evolving soundscape of hip-hop, few acts have held their ground like The Roots, a cultural institution.

Toronto-based producer Loukeman talks his new project Sd-2, sampling techniques and unconventional effects processing ...

Toronto-based producer Loukeman talks his new project Sd-2, sampling techniques and unconventional effects processing ...

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Atlanta rapper Che's strain of aggressive underground rap music has built him a cult fanbase. Read our profile of the rapper ...

Beyoncé’s critically acclaimed Lemonade album features a bold sample from a legendary rock band that most listeners never noticed.

The Australian’s music writer goes to lots of shows — more than is reasonable or even healthy, perhaps. Here are some edited ...

It started in a smoky trap house in East Oakland, teens banging on a table, freestyling about scrounging up enough cash to ...

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