Phat Kat: So Old School

9 years ago

One of the rawest emcees in Hip-Hop is Phat Kat. For well over a decade the Detroit native has spit…

K’Valentine: Here For A Reason

9 years ago

Chicago: The City of Broad Shoulders. Its inhabitants are inherently tough. Since the days of prohibition the city has been rife…

From the Vault: J. Cole

9 years ago

In the summer of 2010 I covered my first Lollapalooza at Grant Park in Chicago. The line up featured headliners…

The Ol’ Days: Crepes & Mild Sauce

9 years ago

Ki’ of NC and Rookie Chi are The Ol’ Days. Both men wear different hats for the group, Ki’ is…

O.C.: Same Moon Same Sun

9 years ago

In 1994 O.C. came onto the scene with the hit single “Time’s Up.” The song was filled with so many…

IMAKEMADBEATS: Better Left Unsaid

9 years ago

IMAKEMADBEATS is a mysterious character. He chooses to play the background personally but his music is far from reserved. His…

A Conversation with Lord Sear

9 years ago

DJ Lord Sear wears many hats in Hip-Hop. He’s a DJ, producer, and vocalist. He’s worked with some of the…

From the Vault: Sean Price (Random Axe)

9 years ago

This week we celebrate the birthday of the late Sean Price. Sean was one of my favorite people to interview…

M-Dot: Ego and the Enemy

9 years ago

Massachusetts emcee M-Dot loves the art of rap. His passion for the game is evident in his lyrics and in…

Mahogany Jones: Sugar Water

9 years ago

Mahogany Jones is an activist, an educator, and an artist. A former four-time 106 & Park Freestyle Fridays champion Mahogany…