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RESPECT. Goes to Bonnaroo
We went to Bonnaroo with a 35 mm film camera. You’re welcome.
Album Review: Kanye West – Yeezus
Kanye West’s sixth studio album, Yeezus, leaked four days before its official release on June 18th, 2013. Guess who didn’t give a fuck? Kanye West. After months of anticipation, a star-studded listening party at NYC’s Milk Studios, and a brash and refreshing marketing strategy of public video projections, Yeezus reached the masses early and illegally…
Album Review: Action Bronson x Harry Fraud – SAAB Stories
Action Bronson and Harry Fraud have been a solid collaborative duo for quite some time, but SAAB Stories takes their chemistry to another level. The show begins with “72 Virgins,” which features an anxious verse from Bronson and some hilarious shit-talking antics from Big Body Bes. Fraud uses a guitar sample to build a cautious soundscape, as…
Concert Review: Gunplay Celebrates his Acquittal at SOB’s
Despite Cam’ron’s insistence that 50 Cent was a snitch, for the most part, rappers and the legal system have never gotten along. When a rapper is up for trial, it’s almost a guaranteed fact that the penalties will rain down. In fact, the history of rappers getting the slammer is so bad that when Jay-Z…
Exclusive Interview: Stori: Singer, Rapper and “Bad Ass Dame”
Few musicians can brag that their first concert occurred on a yacht. In fact, even fewer could brag that their first performance opened for soulful songstress Chrisette Michele. New Jersey singer and rapper Stori has those bragging rights, but she’s probably not going to be too boastful.
Recap of Mac Miller’s Weird, Intimate Listening Party
Right now, perhaps more than ever before, Mac Miller is concerned only with being himself. Whatever weird depths of “cool” and “uncool”, socially acceptable and left-field that takes him, he seems happy to ride the waves of his own vibe.
New Music: Vince Staples ft. Ab-Soul – “Killin’ Y’all” (prod. Larry Fisherman)
Vince Staples leads a quiet existence, but not necessarily because he wants to. For whatever reasons the highly skilled and interesting rapper seems to remain in the shadows despite constantly being in the company of equally talented artists such as Earl, Mac Miller and Action Bronson (he’s bodied feature verses on songs with all of them).
Governor’s Ball Concert Review: Freddie Gibbs
Photo by Julia Schur Freddie Gibbs takes a lot of pride in his authenticity. As he’s said before and he would tell you again, he’s an OG to the bone, be it in street dealings or his music, which is profoundly devoid of gimmicks or radio ploys. The way Freddie maneuvered the Governor’s Ball Skyy…
Interview: Too Many T’s, the UK’s “Answer to the Beastie Boys,”
Hailed as Britain’s answer to the Beastie Boys’ – UK rap duo Too Many T’s has clocked up over 8000 plays and 1200 downloads in the first week following the release of their debut mixtape, Earl Necks & Round Grey. Formed as a team back in 2011, Leon Rhymes strictly provides vocals, while Standaloft handles…
25 Best Big K.R.I.T. Beats
Over the last several years, Mississippi’s Big K.R.I.T. has emerged as one of the premier beatmakers in the game. K.R.I.T. is quite the crate digger, and has an impressive penchant for looping nearly forgotten soul records. In honor of all that he has accomplished, it’s only fitting that we recognize some of his most phenomenal production…
The 5 Best Fan-Made “Yeezus” Covers
Album artwork matters. With that in mind, let’s be honest: Kanye West’s Yeezus artwork leaves a lot to be desired. Hell, it leaves everything to be desired. However, taking Def Jam’s suggestion to “Please add graffiti,” Kanye’s hordes of loyal fans have set to work to fill that gap.
(via http://yeezygraffiti.com/)
Exclusive Interview: Gita, Raised in Oakland, Paid in New York
Residing in Harlem but transplanted from Oakland, rapper Gita (pronounced Gee-tuh) is somewhat of an enigma. She migrated to New York 4 years ago and chose to remain despite an adverse welcome. She declines to detail this experience, coyly saying, “That’s a cover story,” but this coyness is momentary…
Video: Clear Soul Forces – “Beats, Rhymes and Life”
Clear Soul Forces has been on the grind since we interviewed them last year. In addition to touring, working on their next album and reaching over a million views for “Get No Better,” they’ve even collaborated with Idris Elba. Gearing up for Gold PP7’s, their sophomore album, “Detroit’s Next Crew” released the video “Beats, Rhymes & Life…
Watch J. Cole’s Complete #CRWN Interview With Elliot Wilson
Jermaine sat down with our E.I.C. Elliott Wilson for an in-depth chat recently. You can check out all four parts of his #CRWN interview below. Born Sinner arrives June 18.
Photo of the Day: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Cover RESPECT. Volume 4 Issue 4
It’s our pleasure to bring you the latest cover of RESPECT. That’s Macklemore & Ryan Lewis staring you right in the face, ushering in a new direction for the music, the culture, and most strikingly, the living, breathing machine of the record industry. Pick up RESPECT. Vol. 4 Issue 4 on June 18th—a good day…
