Rap Weekly 128: The essence of New York

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Welcome to Rap Weekly 128: The essence of New York. 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. PIFF by Lord Sko is the essence of contemporary New York. The new Mobb Deep album is coming. Besides Havoc and The Alchemist, Nas is also involved in the creation of the album. Now or Never by Brigade USA explores the creative journey of making something out of nothing. The film features music by YL, Starker, Papo2oo4, Subjxct5, and Lord Unknown. Chaos of the postmodern age: Playboi Carti has released a music video for the song FOMDJ. Talking To by Chip and Scorcher is a hard-hitting grime banger that will get you out of your chair. Crimeapple proves on Jaguar On Palisade 3 that he is a great storyteller who can retell situations that would seem too raw even for the movie screen. All this and much more in Rap Weekly.

Rap Weekly 127: Tell Dem It’s Sunny

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Welcome to Rap Weekly 127: Tell Dem It’s Sunny. 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. TELL DEM IT’S SUNNY is a psychedelic odyssey through the heart and mind of Greentea Pen, combining elements of trip-hop, jazz, R’n’B’, soul, funk, and rap. Boldy James is unstoppable. He will soon release two new records, one with Antt Beatz and the other with Real Bad Man. Erykah Badu is working on her first album in 15 years. It is produced by the one and only The Alchemist. Che Noir understands that strength comes with vulnerability. On Seeds In Babylon, she reflects on powerful themes like motherhood with masterful artistry. Doing things consciously, with interest and enthusiasm: Did You Enjoy Your Time Here? PremRock knows the answer. From The Private Collection of Saba and NO ID is an album that opens your eyes, shows you different perspectives, and isn’t afraid to go deep. All this and much more in Rap Weekly.

Rap Weekly 126: Never Catch Us

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Welcome to Rap Weekly 126: Never Catch Us. 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. The roar of engines and La musica de Harry Fraud. Never Catch Us is another victory lap for one of the best duos in the game. “African zombies, time-traveling trap cars, malevolent ragdolls, and much more.” billy woods has announced a new album; what do we know about it? 2 Chainz and Statik Selektah are about to release a joint album. We know the list of star guests.Roc Marciano & DJ Premier? The two GOATs have released a joint music video. clipping. delves deeper into the cyberpunk world with their new album Dead Channel Sky, delivering a blast of futuristic hip-hop that sounds like a broadcast from a parallel universe. All this and much more in Rap Weekly.

Rap Weekly 125: Van Gogh

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Welcome to Rap Weekly 125: Van Gogh. 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 Live in Montreal, baby. Mike Shabb is a national treasure; shabbvangogh has more to do with Van Gogh and expressionism than one might think. Where’s AJ Tracey? The London rapper has announced his third studio album, Don’t Die Before You’re Dead. The Michelin Man by Cookin Soul & ANKHLEJOHN is music for people who have lost something and have learned to carry it deep inside. Black Soprano Family serves us another load of raw street rap, this time under the guidance of producer ILL Tone Beats. OMB Peezy and Skilla Baby are on the hunt. The music video for Bird Call is a gloomy banger. Six minutes of elite rap. Westside Gunn, Estee Nack, and Stove God Cook$ have released the music video for BOSWELL. All this and much more in Rap Weekly.

Rap Weekly 124: Token of Appreciation

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Welcome to Rap Weekly 124: Token of Appreciation. 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. Chuck Strangers produced beats with so much space that they let Boldy James’ stories and emotions stand out with maximum weight. Little Simz has announced a new album, Lotus. Check out the phenomenal music video for the pilot track. The album Life Is Beautiful is even more hypnotic now. Listen to the Chopped Not Slopped version, which was done by Houston veteran OG Ron C. The album Free Big Hit is the story of a man trying to break out of a vicious cycle. It’s gritty, it’s true, it’s real. #FREEBIGHIT. Queen Herawin is back with Awaken the Sleeping Giant. The title fits; one of the goddesses of underground rap is back in the rap game. On I Love You Again, Reason creates art with determination and love for music. All this and much more in Rap Weekly.