Your summer arts guide for New York City 2024 | amNewYork
Explore Ice Cold: An Exhibition of Hip-Hop Jewelry at the American Museum of Natural History showcasing custom jewelry worn by renowned hip-hop artists. [ more ]
Eminem announced the release of his 12th album 'The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce)', sparking speculation on his future in the music industry. [ more ]
CuzzosX5's raunchy breakout single and witty lyrics establish their unique L.A. rap style, while their video scenes solidify their humor and authenticity. [ more ]
90s duo Salt-N-Pepa serve up a sweet new beat inspired by Grandma's Cookies
Salt-N-Pepa, the iconic hip-hop duo, has collaborated with Grandma's Cookies on a new track and social media treasure hunt for fans to win $10,000. [ more ]
Why Drake Had to Take Down His Song That Featured AI-Tupac Vocals
Drake faced legal consequences for using an AI-generated Tupac voice in a diss track, leading to a cease-and-desist letter and removal of the track. [ more ]
21 Savage Enlists Donald Glover and Stranger Things' Caleb McLaughlin for New Movie American Dream: Watch the Trailer
21 Savage, Donald Glover, and Caleb McLaughlin are collaborating on a movie about 21 Savage's life and arrest by ICE.
The movie, titled American Dream: The 21 Savage Story, also features Natash Lyonne, Druski, Gail Bean, Chad Lindberg, Victoria Pedretti, and Young Mazino.
21 Savage's arrest in 2018 during Donald Trump's presidency revealed details about his immigration status and led to his public criticism of the U.S. immigration system. [ more ]
Raque Ford Beckons Us to Dance at BRIC's B-side Exhibition
The exhibition B-side: (Broken) Memory and Remix explores the preservation of Black innovation and experience through Hip-Hop's production techniques.
Raque Ford's checkered plexiglass dance floor is a highlight of the exhibit, featuring remixed elements and found texts from her personal repository. [ more ]
Keith LeBlanc, Drummer on Grandmaster Flash and Sugarhill Gang Songs, Dies at 69
Keith LeBlanc, the influential drummer and producer, passed away at 69. His work spanned a wide range of artists from Grandmaster Flash to Nine Inch Nails.
LeBlanc's drumming style in hip-hop songs, such as for Sugarhill Gang and Grandmaster Flash, contributed to their distinctive sound amidst electronic drumming trends at the time. [ more ]
Listen to Anysia Kym's "#71 (Again and again)": The Ones
Anysia Kym's new single '71 (Again and again)' has a laid-back vibe with featherweight melodies and a grainy beat perfect for longing.
The song features repetitive lyrics and a drum'n'bass breakdown tease, showcasing Anysia's percussion skills from her time as a drummer in NYC band Blair. [ more ]
You might've missed this track from London-based rapper Ashden because it came out in late November, on his EP Grace, and isn't technically a single (there aren't any on the EP, he tells me).
'I Don't Care What People Want Out of Me. I Care About Myself'
Danny Brown's sixth studio album, Quaranta, serves as a bookend to his breakthrough album XXX and showcases his unique blend of party jams and introspective verses.
Quaranta explores themes such as gentrification, trust, substance abuse, and personal growth in Brown's life.
The album documents the emotional turmoil that led Brown to change his life and enter rehab, and he is already thinking about his next project and exploring other creative avenues like comedy and video games. [ more ]