New Orleans rap is weathering the storm
Over a decade removed from peak Wayne, New Orleans rap is having a renaissance.
Lists
eoy_2021: The List of Lists
Friends of the blog weigh in on their favorite sights, sounds, scents and more from 2021.
eoy_2021: Digicore takes shape
In 2021, digicore grew from its underground sprawl into a substantive genre. Here are 15 songs that set the tone.
eoy_2021: The year plugg took over
An online rap scene bloomed again in 2021. Here are some of the albums and singles that defined the new wave.
It’s 2021 and I can’t stop listening to PLUGG
Where were you the first time you heard “Broke Boi”? For me, Playboi Carti’s entrance on that song paired with producer MexikoDro’s seismic drop opened the doors to a world of online … Read more
Best Music, 2020
Publications’ year-end rankings are supposed to carry authority and personality. They should argue passionately for a specific picture of the year in music. But what actually tends to happen is … Read more
MA Rap, 2020
We’ve heard a lot about the death of live music this year, but to what extent does that affect a rap scene like MA’s in which many of the artists … Read more
MA Rap, 2019
Another one from the old Substack: 2019 was years ago but here’s a list. Connis – Conn(is) This album will always feel like my last semester of college. Trip after … Read more