“I remember going to the studio with Big Boi, and going there, and meeting him. I was playing some of my music over the AUX and saw him in the back of the room with his eyes closed swaying in the back.” — Matt Citron As a city, Atlanta has…

“They chasing a hit, I’m chasing legacy.” — Smoke Dza I was actual sworn to secrecy about the existence of the much hyped “Don’t Smoke Rock” all the way back in January 2016. However, I wasn’t provided with any preview content, so I had to wait it out with the…

“A solid R&B album from a singer who’s been nothing but consistent for over two decades.” Joe has always been — in my humble opinion — consistent as a singer. From his New Jack Swing soaked debut album, to his slew of incredibly notable guest features, to his constant club…

Listening to the newest Tribe Called Album is a strange experience. I liken it to the final episode of Fresh Prince. ATCQ have always seemed like the most amazing, compelling, innovative and revered novel in its genre that just happened to have the last few chapters ripped out; that was…

As a preface, I’ve seen a few writers cover this topic over the years, but the sheer amount of blank stares the conversation elicits on my part suggests that revisiting it wouldn’t be such bad idea. I’ve made it no secret in the past that I’m a vinyl head. I…

“It be the closest of niggas that change on you quick and know most fo your business.” — Meek Mill I sometimes liken Meek Milly to the elusive Edward Snowden; much like the whistle blower who alerted us to the fact that US agencies were spying on us, he alerted…

Today rapper Marshall Mathers, aka Eminem, turns 44 years old. With all of his success, his ultra-shock-value raps, over the top beef, and straight up genius-level pen game, it’s easy to forget his pre-slim shady gem, Infinite. Before the Dr. Dre cosigns, before Shady records, before the Rap Olympics —…

“When I was 16, there was no such thing as a 44-year-old rapper. Now that I’m 44, this is new ground that some of my contemporaries and I are breaking. “ — Slug It’s hard to talk about the combination of staying consistent and longevity in the game without mentioning…

There is truly something special about Adrian Younge’s music. The methodical, upper echelon, level of quality and attention to detail in his unique blend of the late 60s to early 70s sound is a standard that not many musicians these days can live up to. I first became deeply immersed…