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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
Miss Krystle Breaks Down the HITS Act—and Warns Artists Not to Fall for the Hype
As news spreads about a new $150,000 tax break for musicians, entertainment attorney and artist Miss Krystle wants indie artists to pump...
Jul 11
The Return of the Clipse, the Rise of Iceman, and Hip-Hop’s Mid-Year Pulse
Apple Music’s Rap Life Review recently welcomed Ivie Ani and Rob Markman to join Nadeska, Lowkey, and Eddie for an episode packed with...
Jul 11
Clipse Discuss Reunion, New Album and the Role of Hip-Hop Media
In a live interview at the Elliott Wilson Experience, legendary hip-hop duo Clipse spoke at length about their long-awaited reunion,...
Jul 8
Wale Discusses New Music, Public Perception and Longevity on Effective Immediately
In an interview on "Effective Immediately," Wale discussed the trajectory of his music career, his place in hip-hop, and his personal...
Jul 8
This Week in R&B: From Essence Fest to Indie Moves, the Culture Is Still Cooking
While R&B continues to evolve sonically, it’s the conversation around the music—where it lands, who’s pushing the genre forward, and who...
Jul 8
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