Basketeers create gift-card baskets for women in need this season
Donations will be accepted by snail mail through Dec. 12.
REVIEW: Spilligion, Spillage Village, JID & EarthGang
“Recorded during COVID’s first wave at Spillage Village’s Atlanta studio, what began as a JID solo project morphed into one of the best things to happen in hip hop in 2020.”
Hip Hop You Don’t Stop keeps the party going
The 16th annual festival is streaming for two nights this week.
REVIEW: What You Gonna Do When the Grid Goes Down?, Public Enemy
“Corrupt Republicans have co-opted democracy and Public Enemy has an album out on Def Jam, you say? What year is this?”
Me Mom & Morgentaler return to fight racism
The classic Montreal band is launching a new single and video as part of the MTL vs. Racisme event.
Montreal rapper Mike Shabb has a fresh angle on Rap Keb
“My music is different. It’s a whole new vibe that people haven’t heard before.”
REVIEW: Long Beach Dub Allstars, Long Beach Dub Allstars
“Authentic, easy-going roots reggae and non-offensive ska riffing.”
REVIEW: Descendants of Cain, Ka
The Brooklyn rapper shows what mature hip hop can offer: substance and style without pomp and ego.
REVIEW: Capone Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, El-P
“El-P’s spin on Al Capone’s sick cerebrum is an apt bit of background confusion as we reflect on how little sense we can make of the world.”
REVIEW: Miles, Blu & Exile
“Exile is a nearly untouchable producer with an ear for old-school jazz-era nuance, and Blu is a once-in-a-generation lyricist.”