In this new series, I look at the contenders for the best mixtape of all time. There’s been so many good ones, and due to them not receiving the publicity or promotion that albums get[…]
The 11 most important songs from my first uni year.
Ask 10 different people what they thought to their first year of university you’ll get 10 different answers. It can be the most enjoyable time of one’s life or the worst – for me it[…]
Dizzee Rascal: Glastonbury Headliner?
Dizzee Rascal recently said in an interview with NME (you can watch here) that he could headline Glastonbury. He’s not talking headline West Holts stage like he did this year, or even The Other Stage[…]
Rappers that Gorillaz need to get in the studio with.
Gorillaz have perfected the craft of making music that’s accessible for pretty much every ear. A masterful blend comes to fruition every single time they make an album, one that pushes the boundaries of what[…]
NEW MUSIC: Rich Chigga x Pouya x Ghostface Killah – Dat $tick (Remix)
A collaboration that at the beginning of the year nobody would even think to imagine has just made it’s way onto the airwaves. Rich Chigga (Brian Immanuel prior to this) of Twitter, Vine and YouTube[…]
What has happened to XXL’s Freshman list?
Over the years XXL’s Freshman list has helped elevate rappers or just grant them the respect they deserve, these names range from Kendrick Lamar to Action Bronson to Lupe Fiasco. The first few years of[…]
Bars to make your jaw drop.
There’s an abundance of bars in both hip-hop and grime that make you reel up with excitement because of how good it was, but then you get some bars that make you think “what? did[…]
10 songs that changed hip-hop
Artists want to make a song to be remembered by, and this does happen quite regularly. Whether it’s Sugarhill Gang’s Rapper’s Delight or J-Kwon’s Tipsy, hip-hop has some memorable songs. But every now and again there’s some songs[…]
East Coast vs. West Coast, who’s winning now?
East Coast vs. West Coast has been the most storied rivalry in hip hop bar none. Since the start of the golden genre, numerous names have come from east side of the US, emerging as[…]
Joint albums that need to happen.
In the wake of rumours running high about a Kendrick and J.Cole joint album – and with a Drake & Future album dropping last week – I asked myself a question…Who do I really want[…]