The iconic 90s hip-hop artist was known for his pained intensity. But Dear Mama, a tribute to his mother Afeni, showed off ...

Spread the love Rap music, with its rich history and diverse styles, has produced countless masterpieces over the decades.

Welcome to Listening Habits, a column where I share the music I’ve been fixated on recently. What makes an industry plant? Apparently this is the music internet’s greatest concern. The train of ...

The iconic 90s hip-hop artist was known for his pained intensity. But Dear Mama, a tribute to his mother Afeni, showed off ...

It’s a remarkable song, and one that helped codify gangsta rap into a subgenre that would soon barrel into the American mainstream. Beyond that song, Ice’s debut album, Rhyme Pays, was largely ...

Into this uncertain arena came a thoughtful collective that not only spoke of revolution, humanity, roots, spiritual matters, and unity, but also came from the South rather than the rival rap hubs ...