show recap

Photography By: Lauren Gesswein For the better part of 2013, Eminem has stayed out of the spotlight. There are murmurs of collaborations with TDE and Big Sean on the horizon, but diehard Shady fans have been anticipating a new project for some time...

Photos by Denisse Hernandez The insanely-intriguing Riff Raff headlined a sold-out show at NYC’s Highline Ballroom last night. Having seen his shenanigans online and on the silver screen, there are infinite possibilities when you’re talking about Jody Highroller. With the c...

Photography by Lauren Gesswein Tech N9ne hosted a release party for his forthcoming album Something Else at New York City’s S.O.B.’s last night (July 22).  Set to drop on July 30, this will be Tech N9ne’s thirteenth studio album—the latest feat from the best-selling independent rapper of all time, who also holds the record for the longest tour in hip-hop history. While parts of Something Else... R

Mobb Deep’s 20th anniversary tour hit New York City’s Stage 48 last night (July 17).  The two-floor venue was packed with fans eager to see the legendary Queensbridge duo, who are reportedly back in the studio together on the heels of recent solo releases. After a coup...

Photos by Denisse Hernandez Travi$ Scott is an artist whose music and persona demand repeat reconsideration and much after thought.  With his provoking lyrics and genre-blending production, the 2013 XXL Freshman gives his fans and naysayers plenty to process. Las...

Last night (July 16th), Hip Hop’s most formidable supergroup, Slaughterhouse, took over the Highline Ballroom in downtown NYC. The feeling of anticipation in the air was palpable, as the Slaughterhouse fans waited for the supergroup to arrive. Prod ...

` Mac Miller brought his Space Migration Tour to the Stone Pony Summer Stage in Asbury Park, NJ on Sunday, entertaining the Jersey Shore with both new and old hits as well as a gaggle of opening performers.  After sets by The Internet and Vince Staples, the much-buzzed-about Acid Rap creator Chance the Rapper took the stage.  “E...

  The Boiler Room—a globe-traveling series of parties that brings together world-renowned DJs, major artists and in-the-know fans—is admittedly a weird place. At BR's last major NYC event, which was headlined by Cam'ron and Solange, a friend overheard an excited attendee say, "I think Chris Rock is DJ'ing," when it was actually legendary producer Pete Rock on the 1's and 2's. As an exclu

Photography by Karp Peace and positivity was the theme as Lil B tore down the Music Hall Of Williamsburg in Brooklyn, NY, for the Village Voice 4Knots Music Festival After Party yesterday (June 30). Here’s the scene: The crowd was diverse, the energy was high, pink bandanas everywhere, and there was even a cardboard cutout of a bowl of wonton soup. At 10 p.m., th...

On Thursday night (June 20), Peter Rosenberg hosted Hot 97's Who's Next showcase at New York's SOBs. Toure, Add-2 and Dunson all graced the stage first, but as the venue filled up, it was obvious most were there for Chicago native Chance The Rapper...

Check out more photos of the event on Facebook M-1 and stic.man of dead prez treated a Bed-Stuy crowd to a free show last night (June 16) as part of NYC’s SummerStage Festival.  Thirteen years after their debut album Let’s Get Free, dead prez’s on-stage game was as focused and message-driven as ever.  After coming out har...

Photos by Denisse Hernandez It’s a shame to think that some hip-hop fans will never experience the glory years of Dipset first-hand. However, on Thursday night May 30, the Dips' head-honcho Cam'ron delivered a glimpse into the Harlem crew's heyday to a diverse and raucous S.O.B.'...