Photo Courtesy of Billboard Japan Written by, Eric B. Thornton Thirty-three members. Let that number sink in. In a pop landscape where even a dozen performers feels like an army, the idea…
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History of the Bay Podcast Ep. 131: Spice 1 is one of the greatest legends of Bay Area rap. Known for his gritty portrayals of street life, he got his started as…
MIAMI, FL – Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025 – Rolling Loud‘s long-awaited India debut arrived with massive energy, historic moments, and a powerful showcase of international hip-hop superstars and homegrown South Asian talent. Exclusively ticketed and produced…
By, Eric B. Thornton Belgian techno powerhouse Charlotte de Witte didn’t just visit Los Angeles this past week—she practically moved in. The world’s #1 techno DJ according to DJMag’s Top 100,…
Papoose speaks in a new interview for XXL’s Talk It Up series, powered by DistroKid, about his new song, “Counting Green,” new album on the way, working on music with his girlfriend…
What does Japan’s electronic music scene really sound like? Jonas spent three weeks in Tokyo and Kyoto exploring record stores, synth shops, community radios, and underground clubs: on a mission to understand…
A look at RZA’s journey from his early influences to the five year plan that brought Wu-Tang together and set up one of the strongest production runs in hip hop.
Australia’s outback is home to the Aboriginal youth gangs of Wadeye, all of which have taken their name, dress, and overall attitude from the 1980s and ’90s golden age of heavy metal.…
Rappers Nas (left) and Big L in a portrait taken on Nov. 10, 1994, in New York City Al Pereira/Getty Images/Michael Ochs Archives If ever there was a phantom presence in hip-hop…
Who’s closest to becoming hip-hop’s next billionaire? Right now, Jay-Z may be the only billionaire, but he won’t be for long. There are more rich rappers chasing that billion-dollar status, and some…