Lexa Gates’ “What You Wish For” Is a Deadpan Look at Small-Time Success
For the Queens-bred rapper and singer, being so cool has its drawbacks.
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Ka Gave All of Himself at His Pop-Ups
Remembering the late indie rap hero, who was a scarce public presence but always made time for his devout fans.
At Rap Showcase Crate Sessions, the Beats Are the Stars
How a couple of young promoters turned their love of Dilla and Madlib into a community-forward space for producers to shine.
100 Songs That Define Our Decade So Far
Consider this an introduction to our taste, both individually as veteran music journalists and together as Hearing Things.
Mavi Celebrates the Sadness on Tour in Boston
Backstage and in the crowd at the introspective rapper’s recent show, where his harrowing songs transformed into anthems of overcoming.
20 Years of ‘Samurai Champloo,’ the Best Hip-Hop Anime Ever Made
The influential series opened the door to a world where rap and anime are more intertwined than ever.
The Year’s Coldest Rap Disses (By People Not Named Kendrick Lamar)
From Megan Thee Stallion and Latto to Cam’ron and Shaq (!), these are some of the best (and most savage) diss tracks of 2024.