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.

Rap Weekly 123: Infinity

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Welcome to Rap Weekly 123: Infinity. 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 legendary duo Smif-N-Wessun reflects their legacy on their new album Infinity. A$AP Rocky is innocent; thankfully he’ll be behind bars only in the new Spike Lee movie. Check out the official photo. What is magic? McKinley Dixon has announced his fifth studio album, which promises a unique concept. Rico Nasty has announced a new album, Lethal. Watch the pilot music video. Two music videos simultaneously, i.e., Quavo is Trappa, Quavo is Rappa. When Elcamino & 38 Spesh come together, the result is always real talk from the street, delivered with the precision of seasoned storytellers. Martyr’s Prayer III is no exception. All this and much more in Rap Weekly.

Rap Weekly 122: The mythos of crack dealing

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Welcome to Rap Weekly 122: The mythos of crack dealing. 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 luxury art and mythos of crack dealing. 12 is Westside Gunn’s most remarkable album in recent years. Crush by AJ Tracey and Jorja Smith is a romantic music dialogue. “Doin’ it for Dilla.” Food From the Gods by Black Milk & Fat Ray is the blueprint for modern Detroit rap. “Get the paper, get some munyun,” Larry June, 2 Chainz & The Alchemist have released a video for the anthem for all hustlers. Boldy James, Jimmie D, Tha God Fahim, Ransom, and more. Nicholas Craven has revealed his plan for this year. All this and much more in Rap Weekly.

Rap Weekly 121: Life Is Beautiful

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Welcome to Rap Weekly 121: Life Is Beautiful. 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. Life Is Beautiful combines street game with deliberate luxury. The Alchemist, Larry June & 2 Chainz: needless to say. Curren$y & Harry Fraud will soon release a new collaborative album. Madvillainy Demos has been released on streaming services. Experience the historic moment that heralded a legendary album. BLACK’!ANTIQUE by Pink Siifu is a monumental, innovative record that will immerse all your senses. Traveling the world, art and showbiz always brings you back to family. Showbiz! by MIKE is a spiritual opus. All this and much more in Rap Weekly.