Bells & Whistles, Vol. 6: Tony Shhnow’s favorite Southern rap tapes
Tony Shhnow talks about the mixtapes that shaped him and his art.
Interviews
Before the lights went out: An interview with MAVI
MAVI and Josh Svetz discuss Let The Sun Talk, metaphysics, white fans at rap shows, and more.
Izaya Tiji paints worlds with his voice
Online enigma Izaya Tiji talks about freestyling entire songs, finding inspiration in visual art, coming up in Slayworld, and more.
How to be a popular loner with Hyperpop Daily
Mano Sundaresan talks to the creator of the Instagram account Hyperpop Daily about SoundCloud lore, getting blocked by Playboi Carti and more.
Lost Files: An interview with Z Money
Jack Riedy talks to Chicago rapper Z Money about his restaurant, writing songs in prison, advice from Gucci Mane and more.
Return of the Swag: Getting silly with Soundcloud’s up-and-comers
Jude Noel explores the Myspace-era stylings of some of SoundCloud’s newest generation.
They Think We Ghetto: An Interview With Quadry
Caleb Catlin talks to Louisiana rapper Quadry about misconceptions of the South, homesickness and his latest album They Think We Ghetto.
A Day In The Lives Of Rx Papi And RXK Nephew
Millan Verma talks to Rochester rappers RXK Nephew and Rx Papi at their home in Georgia about conspiracy theories, God, ‘Slitherman Activated’ and much more.
Ugly Portraits: An Interview With Backxwash
Jesse Taconelli interviews the Montreal rapper-producer about her new album I LIE HERE BURIED WITH MY RINGS AND MY DRESSES.
A Homegrown Thing: An Interview With Big Jerm
Akash Pandey and Pittsburgh producer Big Jerm look back on the highs and lows of Wiz Khalifa’s Rolling Papers and the glory days of ID Labs.