New Music Mondays | 2.19.19
Celebrate George Washington’s 288th (and that extra day off) with these hot new tunes. #NMM! “Animal” – Aurora After the release of her gorgeous and criminally underrated EP, Infections of a Different Kind (Step I), […]
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Mick Jenkins returns to the Middle East
Mick Jenkins January 25, 2019 @ Middle East – Downstairs Mick Jenkins doesn’t want your approval. He seems to know exactly what he’s doing. Mick Jenkins is meticulous. He takes his time. In 2016, […]
Noname shows nothing but strength in sold out Boston run
Noname featuring Elton Aura January 10, 2019 at Royale Since the turn of the century, Chicago has served as a breeding ground for hip-hop artistry. Most of the rappers who have made it big are […]
Ice Cube keeps things going with ‘Everythang’s Corrupt’
Ice Cube Everythang’s Corrupt Interscope Records · December 7, 2018 Despite the antiquated production style, Ice Cube gets his point across through emotional, simple, easy-to-remember lyrics.
Swizz Beatz proves he’s here to stay with ‘Poison’
Swizz Beatz Poison Epic Records · November 2, 2018 Just because Poison represents an impressive evolution for the veteran producer doesn’t mean he won’t fall victim to some of his less favorable tendencies.
‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill’ turns 20
Lauryn Hill The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill Ruffhouse Records · August 1998
Lil Yachty tries to be something he’s not on ‘Nuthin’ 2 Prove’
Lil Yachty Nuthin’ 2 Prove Capitol Records · October 19, 2018 Yachty has repeatedly said that he is “not a rapper,” but he sure seems like he’s trying to be one.
N.W.A’s ‘Straight Outta Compton’ turns 30
N.W.A Straight Outta Compton Ruthless Records · September 1988
Froggy Fresh stuns an all-ages crowd at Fete Music Hall
Froggy Fresh October 14, 2018 at Fete Music Hall Internet sensation and parody rapper Froggy Fresh, formerly known as Krispy Kreme, is finishing his final tour as Froggy Fresh before moving on to a more […]
Lupe Fiasco strikes a new path with ‘DROGAS WAVE’
Lupe Fiasco DROGAS WAVE 1st and 15th Productions · September 21st, 2018 While we will never know how Lupe’s career might have unfolded under a different record label, we do know that an independent Lupe […]