Music Jay shares the ten albums that made him, from Frank Ocean to JPEGMAFIA by Tom Disalvo From the godfather of rap debuts to projects that made him “test [his] own limits,” US rapper Jay lists the ten albums that made him. In the world of music,…
News PREMIERE: Jade Kenji’s “Press Play” a joyful ode to introversion and playfulness by Tammy Moir If you’re looking for a breath of fresh air in the hip-hop/RnB scene, look no further than Jade Kenji’s latest single “Press Play” featuring Charles Sundborn. Jade Kenji‘s latest single…
News Exploring the introspective world of rising hip-hop artist Jay and his unique lo-fi sound by Happy With his introspective lyrics and unique lo-fi sound, rising hip-hop artist Jay is quickly making a name for himself in the music world. In the world of contemporary hip-hop, where…
Features Music Why it mattered: Frank Ocean’s ‘Channel Orange’ by Tom Disalvo More than a decade on from its release, we’re taking a look back at Frank Ocean’s seminal, near-mythical debut studio album, Channel Orange. When Frank Ocean dropped his debut studio…
Features Music Unpacking the Classic: All About Dr. Dre’s “The Chronic” Album by Tammy Moir Dr. Dre’s classic solo album “The Chronic” is back, and celebrating its 30th anniversary on Feb. 1 with a return to streaming and a re-release. Dr. Dre changed the game…
Music News Childish Gambino project will return, says Donald Glover by Tom Disalvo “You don’t have to worry about that,” Donald Glover said of Childish Gambino’s retirement, “He’ll be back”. Donald Glover has spoken on whether his musical alter ego Childish Gambino will…
Film and TV Music News Video Watch the new trailer for Aussie hip hop doco featuring Sampa the Great, Bliss n Eso and more by Amy Davidson The first trailer for Aussie hip hop documentary, Burn Gently has dropped, featuring Sampa the Great, Bliss n Eso, Barkaa and other artists. A trailer for the forthcoming independent documentary,…
Music News Black Sheep claim Universal illegally withheld $750M in royalties by Amy Davidson Hip hop duo, Black Sheep are suing Universal Music Group, under claims of “unlawfully retained” $750M in royalties from their artists. Black Sheep have filed a class action lawsuit against…
Music News De La Soul’s entire back catalogue is finally coming to streaming by Tammy Moir Hey how ya doin’ The De is finally here after a long royalties dispute delayed the band from moving their catalogue to streaming. American hip-hop legends De La Soul, who…
Music News Five albums that influence SaxONLY’s pop-punk & hip hop infused sound by Amy Davidson Following the launch of See You In Hell, SaxONLY has revealed the top five albums of inspiration for his pop-punk and hip hop sound. SaxONLY blessed our ears not too…
Books Music News Rare photos of Wu-Tang Clan in a limited edition book are set to arrive just before Xmas by Tammy Moir Never before seen photographs of Wu-Tang Clan are set to be released in a new book, but you have to be quick, there are only 36 of them. 36 books,…
Music News What’s the story with that crazy new R. Kelly album? by Tom Disalvo R. Kelly has admitted he wasn’t behind the release — and prompt removal — of new album I Admit It on streaming services. A previously unreleased album by disgraced musician R….
Music News WATCH: Meechy Darko ‘PRADA U’ music video by Laura Hughes Meechy Darko releases a video game-esque music video for his compelling track PRADA U. Critically acclaimed hip-hop artist Meechy Darko just released his music video for his track PRADA U. The…