Whether it’s Mobb Deep, Dead Prez, or OutKast, hip-hop loves a good duo. Hearing two rappers team up, push, and compliment each other on a full-length record is exciting. Just look at what PATHFINDERS are doing. The duo, made up of blackchai and Illohim, released a powerful, socially-relevant self-titled debut in late May, an album that boldly begins with the question: “Are there any great American poets in here?” Over the course of fourteen songs, they set out to answer the question with a loud and resounding ‘yes.’ The great American poets are here, ready to make their mark and we sat down with them on a Sunday morning to discuss the album, their dynamic, and how writing helps them stay sane.
Kanye West at a Slovak Music Festival: Can Rap Be Separated from Politics?
Kanye West at a Slovak music Festival: Can Rap Be Separated from Politics?
Ye as the headliner is not a victory for culture; on the contrary, it denies the very essence of the genre and is a result of its misunderstanding rooted in privilege. True heroism and the defense of free speech should be seen as resisting empires, opposing wars, defending human rights, and promoting social change—these are the radical tendencies we should celebrate in rap.
Rap Weekly 139: MadRaps
Welcome to Rap Weekly 139: MadRaps. Every Monday, we’ll take you into the world of rap and summarise the most exciting news, announcements and can’t-miss stories. Find out everything you need to know in one place. We only write about the best, so you get the best rap delicacies on a golden platter. We review the albums hopefully! by Loyle Carner, LIVE! At The Disco by ANKHLEJOHN & August Fanon, The Color Chocolate 2 by Che Noir, the day after… by whereisfox x shemar, A Lost Language Found by Lukah & Statik Selektah. Also look forward to great music videos from Clipse, Sunmundi & Sasco, FERG, Estee Nack & V Don, ovrkast., or Benny the Butcher. All this and much more in Rap Weekly.
Rap Weekly 138: The Ruler’s Back!
Welcome to Rap Weekly 138: The Ruler’s Back!. Every Monday, we’ll take you into the world of rap and summarise the most exciting news, announcements and can’t-miss stories. Find out everything you need to know in one place. We only write about the best, so you get the best rap delicacies on a golden platter. We review the albums Victory by Slick Rick, Ok, the fire. by Trellion & Danny Lover, Porcelain Shield, Paper Sword by Mary Sue and the Clementi Sound Appreciation Club, ETHICS OF WAR by Jalen Frazier & godBLESSbeatz, Speer Village Alum by Rasheed Chappell & Mickey Blue, High-Class Wiggler by Spank Nitti James & Hit-Boy. Also look forward to great music videos from Niontay, AJ Suede, NEMZZZ, YL & SUBJXCT 5, Curren$y & Harry Fraud, or Bruiser Wolf. All this and much more in Rap Weekly.
Rap Weekly 137: Lotus
Welcome to Rap Weekly 137: Lotus. Every Monday, we’ll take you into the world of rap and summarise the most exciting news, announcements and can’t-miss stories. Find out everything you need to know in one place. We only write about the best, so you get the best rap delicacies on a golden platter. We review the albums Lotus by Little Simz, While The Iron Is Hot by Ovrkast., Magic, Alive! by McKinley Dixon, Black Hole Superette by Aesop Rock, The Man of Many Hats by Sean Links, and Trainspotting by Rome Streetz & Conductor Williams. Also look forward to great music videos from Samara Cyn, Smino, Grafh, OT The Real, Benny the Butcher, Daringer, Skylar Blatt, pulp Cruz, AJ Tracey, billy woods, MIKE, Tony Seltzer, Lunchbox, or MAVI & Earl Sweatshirt. All this and much more in Rap Weekly.