By Eric Budianto Thornton Two weeks ago, on a rather cold November night in Atwater Village, Framework closed out their 2025 outdoor season in spectacular fashion. The occasion? Bosnian-German house music legend…
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In Pooh Shiesty’s most honest interview yet since being released from prison, he sits down with XXL in Dallas for a raw, unfiltered conversation about the journey that changed him forever. The…
New Zealand-born producer based in Warsaw drops debut album asteria VOL. 1, blending chaos and control with collaborations from Hatsune Miku to Odetari By Eric B. Thornton At just 19 years…
Xzibit, B-Real & Demrick release their 2nd single ‘Call The Cops’ off their new Serial Killers album that will be dropping 2026.
From Hip-Hop’s Bible to a Brand Lost in the Algorithm There was a time when XXL mattered more than your Spotify algorithm. Before rap blogs, before TikTok A&Rs, before everyone had a…
Interview by: William Stolk There aren’t many artists who can move between worlds with the ease of Dillon Cooper. Brooklyn-raised, action-sports-bred, and musically rooted in everything from boom-bap to jazz guitar, Cooper…
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…
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,…