HipHopDX's Closure Erases a Generation of Rap Writers
RIP HipHopDX. A lot of us (including me) got early bylines on that site. It's a shame how a generation of rap writing has been erased
Live Music Is Broken: Overpriced Tickets, Empty Shows, Disengaged Fans
Ticket prices are too high. Artists are booked in venues they can't fill. Promoters don't know how to promote today. And fans are too tired/distracted/broke to care.
Young Thug Deserves Spot Among Top American Songwriters
Young Thug is one of the greatest American songwriters? I have some thoughts on this @nytimes list ... and justice for Lil Wayne https://t.co/iKFbIhQmQ0 https://t.co/3xfNcLuebl
Live Updates: MJ Biopic, Drake’s ‘Iceman’ Teaser
Going live to get into the Michael Jackson biopic, Drake's 'Iceman' teaser and other music headlines https://t.co/47oOgMBpr7
Music Projects Require Official Clearance From Families or Estates
The main issue with music projects is that you need clearance to use official music. That pretty much means that the family or estate will be involved.
Artists Back AI Amid Hidden Funding to Repair Image
What's behind Diplo (and other artists) pushing so hard for AI? We need to talk about the quiet investments and bags creatives are getting to fix AI's publicity problem. https://t.co/NU4ssTuxLP https://t.co/kkEE5KHyyU
Real Artists Must Work; AI Isn’t a Shortcut
Anyone flexing how they don't need to do actual work, have talent or perfect the craft because of AI, is not a real artist. Let them expose themselves ✌🏽
Still the Gold Standard Debut, yet We’re Disappointed
The perfect rap album. Still the benchmark for debut albums (and why we're so disappointed 😭)
New Singers Now Assumed to Be AI-Generated
We've come to an era in music when any time someone sends me a dope new artist--especially a singer--I gotta ask if it's AI. Ugh. 😐
Zayn Malik Shows Newfound Respect for Donell Jones
Wait... @zaynmalik knows the masterpiece of Donell Jones?! Newfound respect 😭 Remake "Shorty Got Her Eyes on Me"
Sports Betting Now Dominates Hip‑hop Podcast Ads
The goal is to target young men everywhere. Its deeper than sports. Nearly every hip-hop podcast is now sponsored by sports betting or some gambling app. I miss the days of Mail Chimp and Casper
Written Interviews Foster Trust and Genuine Conversation
As a journalist, my favorite way to interview is for a written piece. It's not about the soundbite or what clip is gonna get circulated. You got the time and space to build trust, rapport, and have a real conversation...
Celebrating Rappers Who Show Off Diverse Hip-Hop Skills
I'm here for rappers publicly flexing their *other* hip-hop skills. Joe is from that era
Kanye's Mature Response, Not Victimhood, Sets Example
Kanye's response is actually even and mature. Posturing as the victim or martyr is not what he should do if he wants a come back. His fan boys could learn from him.
Labels Must Invest in Generational Hip‑Hop, Not One‑Hit Trends
Every record label should be trying to sign (and develop) generational hip-hop artists. The flash-in-the-pan, one-hit, vibes, data-driven era has no lasting power.