The Rap Spectrum: From Intense Social Commentary to Sober Reflection
Olivia KnightOct 07, 2025
The current independent hip-hop scene is defined by its willingness to go deep and go hard. This feature showcases ten artists using the microphone to navigate...
The Versatility of the Conscious Mic: From Clean BoomBap Stories to Troma Posse Cuts
Victoria ChenOct 06, 2025
In an era saturated with sonic overload, these four projects are a testament to the necessity of lyrical focus and story over vulgarity. Each artist uses either a strict...
“Meteor” – Big Dese,Mike Martinez
Marcus RodriquezOct 06, 2025
Boston underground rhyme heavyweight Big Dese has returned with No Respect 2, an entire LP dedicated to the universal feeling of getting none. The project, co-produced...
The Internal Cypher: Three MCs Confronting the Shadows
Olivia KnightOct 06, 2025
The most compelling hip-hop requires an uncomfortable level of self-reflection. These three tracks dive into the necessary turbulence of introspection, proving the...
The Hip-Hop Journey: From Lottery Ticket Dreams to Global Passports
Alexander DavisOct 06, 2025
The best hip-hop operates within a profound duality: it documents the raw, immediate struggle while simultaneously fueling the grandest aspirational escape. These three...
PXLICY’s “Hit The Crates”: The Modern BoomBap Anthem Ft. Apathy & A-F-R-O
Lanzen TateOct 06, 2025
PXLICY, the dynamic artist and new label head from Massachusetts, has dropped an absolute powerhouse track with “Hit The Crates,” a certified BoomBap...
“You Aint Me” – Bumpy Knuckles, G. Dep
Olivia KnightOct 06, 2025
In our editorial vision, we draw focus to this release—an offering that carries the weight of craft, intention, and presence. Whether this is your first encounter...
Charles Herron & JR Swiftz’s “WLVS”: A Sonic Time Capsule to #oldNewYork
Olivia KnightOct 06, 2025
Folded Waffle draws this release into the current, offering listeners a closer encounter with the artistry of Charles Herron. For those arriving fresh and those already...
“RYCKJANE” – Ryck Jane
Marcus RodriquezOct 03, 2025
Folded Waffle draws this release into the current, offering listeners a closer encounter with the artistry of Ryck Jane. For those arriving fresh and those already...
“Any Means” – Admiral
Marcus RodriquezOct 03, 2025
Folded Waffle draws this release into the current, offering listeners a closer encounter with the artistry of Admiral. For those arriving fresh and those already attuned...
