Drake Extends the ‘FOMO’ Rollout With Surprise Single ‘Quebec’
Drake released “Quebec” on September 19 after previewing the song inside his FOMO film, then followed it with a new video and more standalone visuals from the project.
What’s Moving in Hip-Hop
What happened, why people are talking, and what actually matters once the first post is gone.
J. Cole Is Launching His First Independent Dreamer Sneaker in Fayetteville
The INDIE 5000 is J. Cole’s first independently produced Dreamer sneaker after his Puma chapter, and Fayetteville gets the first release.
Chicago Honors Dr. Donda West With Her Name on 78th Street
Chicago honored educator, scholar and community mentor Dr. Donda West with an honorary street designation in the South Shore neighborhood.
Danny Brown Is Taking ‘Atrocity Exhibition’ on a Four-City 10th Anniversary Run
Danny Brown is marking 10 years of Atrocity Exhibition with four full-album shows and a special anniversary edition.
What Dropped. What Matters.
New music, notable releases, official listening previews and RRL reviews when we have actually listened.
Internet Girl & Kenny Mason — DA BUSINESS
Current crossover release connecting Kenny Mason’s rap audience with Internet Girl’s internet-forward lane.
Stakz DeVito & Millyz — See Nun
Same-day East Coast independent-rap collaboration that broadens today’s shelf beyond only major-label names.
Mr. Collipark & Mike Clark Jr — IKYFL
Fresh release from a producer/label lineage that connects current music programming to Atlanta business history.
Originals, Interviews & More
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