Tag: Hip-hop
Everything played: Cue the 20th anniversary re-release of J Dilla’s ‘Welcome 2 Detroit’
The wizard producer changed hip-hop several times over before his early death, and we're all still catching up.
New Music: 13 terrific-sounding releases on our list right now
Madlib, Arlo Parks, The Weather Station, J-Dilla, more recent and forthcoming releases that shine up 2021.
Oops, I missed it: A critic’s 2020 regrets
The stand-outs we stood up, from the 30th anniversary of 'Do The Right Thing' to the sounds of Dave Aju, Dehd, and Victoria Monet.
New Music: BBE tribute album explores Bowie’s Black sonic inspirations
Plus: Nubiyan Twist's hard-hitting Afrobeat promises, Beatchild's look back, other fresh tunes to kickstart your week.
Jahari Massamba Unit reveals true genius behind jazz-hop experimentation
Madlib's collaboration with percussionist Karriem Riggins provides the Cliff Notes on 2020's fusion wave.
Albums of the Year 2020: Wild spirits helped us hold tightly onto humanity
From police brutality call-outs to a new century gospel, artists still wrung beauty and inspiration from a hard year
3 for Free: Some recommended entertainment this week
Two great music collections and an Afrofuturist film series on offer to help you glide through the speedy season
New Music: Yeah, we know it’s Christmas—here’s 4 new sounds to carry you through the schmaltz
The latest project from SF's own Bezier, Bahamadia takes instrumental hip-hop to its limits, and Jessy Lanza's new remix release packs a surprising punch.
Bay Area braces for clash of rap titans, with E-40 vs Too $hort (plus an exclusive mix!)
The legends are battle-ready for Saturday's Verzuz face-off—but they're also old friends with overlapping histories
New Music: 5 year-end suggestions for audiophiles (Baby Yoda included)
A maximalist take on Disney+ Star Wars, rare vinyl from Tyler, the Creator, and more to tempt even the most jaded sound snob.
