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Out the Deal and In Control: Hit-Boy's Next Era
Hit Boy, one of hip hop's most prolific producers, is entering a new chapter in his career after freeing himself from a restrictive 18...
7 days ago
TeeFLii: L.A.'s R&B Best Kept Secret on Working With Legends and New Music
Before Los Angeles knew him as the hit-making artist behind some of the city’s most undeniable records, TeeFLii was a church kid whose...
Aug 12
Terrace Martin and Kenyon Dixon Talk Come As You Are, Their LA Roots and Timeless Stories
Terrace Martin and Kenyon Dixon are two of Los Angeles’ most respected musical exports, but their latest project together shows that...
Aug 11
Ebro Sounds Off on the State of Hip Hop Fandom: “A Lot of Y’all Don’t Even Love Hip Hop Like That”
In a recent episode of Apple Music's Rap Life Review, Ebro Darden, LowKey, and Eddie Francis offered more than the usual industry recap....
Aug 4
Tricky Stewart on Crafting “Single Ladies,” “Umbrella” and More
Few names carry the weight in the studio like Tricky Stewart. With over three decades in the game and a string of era defining classics...
Aug 4
Anycia on Working With DJ Drama and Creating “Grady Baby” From the Ground Up
Atlanta rapper Anycia is stepping into a new era with her latest mixtape, “Grady Baby,” and she is doing it on her terms. From...
Aug 1
The Gentleman’s Code: Premo Rice on Carving Out a Space for Player Rap
For Maryland rapper Premo Rice, everything begins with authenticity. In a music industry often dominated by viral trends and quick...
Jul 31
Ray Vaughn Talks RCA Signing, Joey Bada$$ Battle, and Finding His Sound on ‘Effective Immediately
Ray Vaughn returned to “Effective Immediately” with DJ Hed and Gina Views for a raw, revealing interview that peeled back layers of...
Jul 30
BMG’s Tab Nkhereanye Helped Build Careers for Bieber and Frank Ocean — Here’s What Indie Artists Should Know
Tab Nkhereanye isn’t just another name behind the boards — he’s a seasoned creative force who’s shaped the careers of major artists like...
Jul 29
Clipse on Effective Immediately: Grown Man Rap with Nothing to Prove
On an episode of Effective Immediately with DJ Hed and Gina Views, the Clipse made it clear: their return isn’t about riding a wave or...
Jul 23
Tuma Basa, YouTube’s Director of Music Culture, on Building Artists, Not Just Audiences
In a wide-ranging conversation on The Manager’s Playbook podcast, YouTube’s Director of Music Culture and Partnerships, Tuma Basa,...
Jul 23
What Healing Sounds Like: Little Simz Unpacks No Thank You and Drop 7
Little Simz is no stranger to introspection, but in a new interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music, the British rapper and actress opened...
Jul 22
Elliott Wilson Calls Out Travis Scott’s “Cheat Code” Sales as Clipse Steal Spotlight
During the latest installment of The Bigger Picture Podcast , hosts Elliott Wilson, DJ Hed, and Jeremy Hecht recapped a monumental week...
Jul 22
SiR’s Testimony: Music, Sobriety, and the Long Road to Peace
There’s a quiet power in watching someone speak truth without performative pain. When SiR sat down with Big Boy for a recent interview,...
Jul 21
Kendrick Lamar in the Classroom: How One Professor Uses Hip-Hop to Teach Black Life and Justice
When Temple University announced a new course centered on Kendrick Lamar, the internet lit up with curiosity and celebration. The man...
Jul 20
Ten Years In, Dave East Charts a New Course as an Independent Artist
As 2024 marks 10 years since Dave East signed his first record deal, the Harlem rapper finds himself in a new season of control....
Jul 17
This Week in R&B: From OT’s Karaoke Takeover to Jerome Bieber’s Soul
Episode 17 of This Week in R&B kicked off with Jay Valentine and Bobby setting the tone in a brand new studio setup, drawing mixed...
Jul 16
From LaRussell to J. Cole: EVEN is Reimagining Music Monetization
In a music industry dominated by streaming numbers and algorithmic playlists, EVEN has emerged as a genuine alternative for artists...
Jul 15
Kennedy Ryon’s Healing Soundtrack: Finding Voice Through Pain, Power, and Purpose
Kennedy Ryon’s journey into the music industry isn’t one shaped by convenience or tradition. Instead, it’s a story of resilience,...
Jul 14
Leaks, Loyalty and Lyrical Weight: Hip-Hop’s Current Crossroads”
On episode 55 of The Bigger Picture Podcast , co-hosts Elliott Wilson, DJ Hed, and Jeremy Hecht dive deep into one of the most highly...
Jul 14
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