What’s a get together or cookout in the summertime without the proper theme music? Philly’s DJ Jazzy Jeff and Brooklyn, N.Y.’s DJ Mick Boogie (credited
What’s there to say about Steve “Silk” Hurley? In 1986, he wrote and produced “Jack Yo Body,” one of the landmark records in the history
Tiffany Foxx has been climbing the ladder to hip-hop stardom for the last couple of years. She releases her latest mixtape, King Foxx today; and the sexy St. Louis native spoke to Rolling Out about her sound and shared her perspective on the perceptions of women in hip-hop.
In rap circles and among those who understand the importance of lyrical content, Precise is known as an emcee’s emcee. Over the course of his
In partnership with Life/Red Associated Labels, BET and Music Matters will launch a compilation album on June 23 in support of the second annual BET
At his best, Eminem is considered one of the best emcees ever and a joy to listen to for any lyrics-driven fan. At his worst,
A lot of Slaughterhouse fans feel like the group has some making up to do. Since signing with Eminem’s Shady Records and being rescued from
Nicki Minaj is making sure everyone knows she’s back in 2014. The Young Money superstar is working on her upcoming album, The Pinkprint, and has released a new track from the project to the public.
You can’t go wrong with this collection of classic Wu bangers put together by DJ Dana Dane. All the early Wu albums from 36 Chambers
Lil Wayne’s upcoming The Carter 5 is easily one of the most anticipated albums of 2014. Though not an official release of Wayne’s, Road To
Slip-N-Slide Records, the house that Trick Daddy and Trina built, is back in the R&B game. Their new artist, Sebastian Mikael, is creating quite a buzz in the
Mac Miller is back with a new mixtape just in time for the summer. With 24 tracks, there is plenty here to both chill out
Raheem DeVaughn is back with a follow-up to his King of Loveland mixtape. This time he keeps it short and sweet with 11 tracks all
2 Chainz wont stop rapping. For anyone. On Freebase, the quiet veteran emcee puts together a seven-song collection that will hold fans over while he
DJ Amanda Blaze puts together a noteworthy mix of contemporary R&B featuring the likes of Beyoncé, LeToya Luckett and August Alsina. Standout tracks include “Ordinary,”
Guitarist and vocalist Gary Clark Jr. treats fans to a new EP of songs featuring guests such as Alice Smith, Talib Kweli, Bilal and more.
Chi City has been making a lot of noise around his native Chicago. Now the upstart emcee drops his heavily anticipated Cruel Winter EP Standout
This mixtape is an absolute must-have for diehard fans of the legendary Queens, N.Y., emcee. Standout tracks include “Last Real Nigga Alive Pt. 2,” “If
#MusicMatters You want to talk GOOD music ok she has that, you want to talk about a resurgent of true musical passion mixed with a
An Australian with a pretty sizable following as a fashion model, Iggy raps with a faux-Southern American drawl that echoes the popular trap-rappers of the past several years; and she made some pretty glaring missteps
