Published inThe RiffBackspin: DMX — It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot (1998)While hip-hop shined, DMX doggedly embraced darkness. (89.5/100)2d agoA response icon42d agoA response icon4
Published inThe RiffSoulspin 2000: Common — Like Water For Chocolate25 years ago, hip-hop’s searcher found himself in neo-soulJun 15Jun 15
Published inCounter ArtsThere’s a Riot Goin’ OnSly Stone and America’s Eternal Civil WarJun 13A response icon11Jun 13A response icon11
Published inThe RiffBackspin: The Notorious B.I.G. — Life After Death (1997)Immortal mortality. (97/100)Jun 8A response icon7Jun 8A response icon7
Published inThe Political PrismYes, Democrats Have a Dude ProblemBut it’s not the one they thinkJun 6A response icon7Jun 6A response icon7
Published inThe RiffBackspin: 2Pac — The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory (1996)The unraveling of hip-hop’s most transcendent icon marked the end of an era. (91.5/100)May 25A response icon3May 25A response icon3
Published inThe RiffSoulspin 2000: Lucy Pearl — Lucy PearlNeo-soul’s grooviest grown folks party turns 25May 18A response icon3May 18A response icon3
Published inThe HavenPete Hegseth: The Definitive Cure for Imposter SyndromeIf this guy’s qualified, you are too!May 9A response icon8May 9A response icon8
Published inThe RiffBackspin: Ice Cube — Death Certificate (1991)Ice Cube delivered death to AmeriKKKa on the path to rebirth. (96/100)May 4A response icon4May 4A response icon4
Published inCounter ArtsAmerican Id-iotCould Trump’s unchecked id usher the superego into the Signal chat?May 2A response icon4May 2A response icon4
