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TBP, Ep. 60: Cultural Homage, a West Coast case study, and the Evolution Question
The Bigger Picture’s sixtieth episode moved with pace, energy, and plenty of audience participation. The hosts opened the lines and...
Aug 28, 2025


Joey Bada$$ Talks Industry Politics, Ownership and Legacy on The Breakfast Club
Joey Bada$$ stopped by The Breakfast Club to give a clear-eyed take on where he stands in his career more than ten years after his...
Aug 27, 2025


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...
Aug 14, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025
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