Rap Music
A little corner of our blog dedicated to the rap music and artists we cover.

On ‘UMIBŌZU,’ Blackchai embodies the spirit of the great New York rappers before him
The New York rapper’s latest EP is menacing and tumultuous, with occasional, evanescent moments of serenity, much like its namesake.

‘I AM THE FEMALE WEEZY’ is another Hester Valentine album in spirit and sound
The Bronx rapper and producer continues to lean into chaos with high-energy raps and violently jarring production.

On ‘Thy Flesh Consumed,’ Imp keeps Fendi Pendergrass alive in sound
The second collaborative album between the Atlanta-based artists is a communion across life and death.

Dexter Fizz burns red-hot with fevered edge on ‘Head Caught Fire’
The Maryland rapper’s latest album is a window into a restless, contemplative mind at work, flipping between aggression, play, and vulnerability.

Interview with Imani Nichele: the poet and artist who’s becoming, not arriving
“My only job in this life is to be open to everything I’m supposed to become.”

In The Crowd: Malik Elijah’s Vintage Nostalgia (with Rilla Force, Caso, Swooli, Clark D)
While The Rockwell wasn’t an ideal venue, we still relished basking in a public display of their obvious bond.