Last November I stumbled upon the tape VAULT CATACOMBS (A.K.A CORTES’ DWELLINGS), instantly drawn to the magnetic black and white Mayan imagery on the cover and the hypnotic, distorted hip-hop beats inside it. The project comes from an Arizona-based producer MILLENIUM, member of the group Absent Call of Response, one of the most exciting voices in the underground right now. I had the pleasure to sit down with MILLENIUM for their first interview ever, just as they are getting ready to release their newest project, the Memphis-inspired collaboration Hounds, Vol. 1 with Amalgama. We talked about Mayan culture, geeked over the new billy woods album and discussed the difference between making beats for yourself and for others.
Rap Weekly 135: Joey Bada$$ vs. West Coast
Welcome to Rap Weekly 135: Joey Bada$$ vs. West Coast. 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 For; Before by amitai sno, EGONOMICS by Valee & Harry Fraud, SOMEONE POISONED THE MEDICINE MAN by MONEY MOGLY & LAWS, Profit & Loss by 2 Eleven and Midnight Blassic by ApolloRed1. Also look forward to great music videos from IDK, Rico Nasty, CRIMEAPPLE & DJ SKIZZ, Jadasea, Lord Sko, Niontay, 2 Chainz, Lil Yachty, or AJ Tracey. All this and much more in Rap Weekly.
Rap Weekly 134: GOLLIWOG
Welcome to Rap Weekly 133: GOLLIWOG. 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 GOLLIWOG by billy woods, The Round Table by Knowledge the Pirate & Roc Marciano, Oh You Ain’t Know by Stack Skrilla, Pinball II by MIKE & Tony Seltzer, DOOM WAS RIGHT by Action Figure 973, I’ll Take The Blame by Mani Coolin. Also look forward to great music videos from Bones & Brevin Kim, Mary Sue and the Clementi Sound Appreciation Club, Bas, The Hics, Ab-Soul, The Musalini, Boldy James, MAXO KREAM or DENZEL CURRY. All this and much more in Rap Weekly.
Rap Weekly 133: Glockaveli
Welcome to Rap Weekly 133: Glockaveli. 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 Glockaveli by Key Glock, emerge “n” see by Shemar, Water Under the Bridge by Le$, Ask God for Help by Asun Eastwood & MK Ortiz, Excelsior by Benny The Butcher, Conversational Pieces by Boldy James & Real Bad Man. Also look forward to great music videos from SAMSON, SALIMATA, Mike Shabb, Xp The Marxman, Emilio Craig, DoamPeace, Central Cee, 2 Chainz, or MIKE All this and much more in Rap Weekly.
Rap Weekly 132: (The) Forever Dream
Welcome to Rap Weekly 132: (The) Forever Dream. Every Monday, we’ll take you into the world of rap and summarise the most exciting news, announcements and can’t-miss stories. Find out everything you need to know in one place. We only write about the best, so you get the best rap delicacies on a golden platter. We review the albums (The) Forever Dream by Fly Anakin, Fada♡of$ by Niontay, Let Me Out by Fatboi Sharif & Driveby, Bad Karma by Manny Noir, The Good the Bad the Dollar Menu by Ray Vaughn, Odyssey by Harry Shotta, bring you news about Lil Wayne, ANKHLEJOHN and The Renaissance Show. Also look forward to great music videos from Willyynova, Knowledge the Pirate, YL & SUBJXCT 5, redveil and T.F. All this and much more in Rap Weekly.