Four Iron, Zero Fluff
What happens when underground hip-hop stops asking permission and starts swinging? There’s a particular kind of energy in a remix that doesn’t need to...
Chaka Boy Says Stay Unboxed
Chaka Boy’s “North Division” sounds like a reminder that hip-hop gets a little more interesting when nobody’s asking permission. Released October...
Brogawd’s “Civilians Buildin’”: Boom Bap With a Blueprint
What happens when the underground stops talking about the work and starts laying bricks? Rochester, New York, meets Paris on “Civilians Buildin’,” the...
Cam Be, Neak & Co. Find a Higher Frequency on “God Somewhere”
Some records want your attention. Others ask you to sit with yourself for a minute. “God Somewhere,” the new collaboration from Chicago-connected creatives...
DCoop & Nessy the Rilla Turn Life’s Everyday Moments Into Jazz-Hop
Some hip-hop records demand your attention. Others give you a little room to breathe. DCoop’s “It’s Just Life” featuring Nessy the Rilla sits in...
Udoka Malachi – “Soul Train”
“Soul Train” serves as a lush introduction to the evolution of Udoka Malachi’s sound. The track leans into a sophisticated blend of soul-sampling and...
Return of the Emcee series returns for its 14th installment (XIV) at San Francisco’s Brick and Mortar Music Hall
For the Waffle Fam who value “grown-person rap” and the raw essence of the craft, this is the place to be. This isn’t just a concert; it’s...
Kidd Called Quest x RJ Payne x Pretty Bulli — “FEROCIOUS”
FEROCIOUS (feat. RJ Payne & Pretty Bulli) by Kidd Called Quest “FEROCIOUS” hits immediately with moody, drum-driven boom bap that feels both...
Cash Ruins Everything Around Me: DJ Jean Maron and Forsyth Flip a Classic for the Inflation Era
DJ Jean Maron is a 45-year-old French producer who has spent over two decades touring Europe and beyond. Throughout his career, he has shared stages with heavyweights...