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Hip Hop Weekly Newsletter
Let’s not forget that Normski, the charismatic TV presenter from 90s dance shows, has released a book of his iconic photographs.
The photos feature hip hop acts such as Public Enemy, De La Soul, and Queen Latifah. The book, titled "Normski," is a must-have for fans of the genre.
Chuck D, the rapper from Public Enemy, criticises older rappers who continue to rap about the same street tales, urging them to think about the foundation of hip-hop and explore new topics.
He also highlights the importance of addressing issues like health and finances for artists over 40.
Ocean Wisdom and Method Man have released a new single called "Step."
Despite their cultural differences, the British rapper and Wu-Tang legend sound perfectly aligned on this menacing track.
British rapper Central Cee and American rapper Lil Baby have broken streaming records with their collaboration, "Band4Band."
The song achieved the most single-day Spotify streams by a UK rapper and debuted at No.22 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Hip-hop duo Dillon and Batsauce have released their new single "Cannonball" featuring Grand Puba.
The song is part of their latest album, "What Have We Done," which explores the challenges of being ageing independent artists.
Discover the new exhibition, "Industrials Scribers," by Barcelona artist Sawe.
Explore a fictional graffiti scene influenced by the industrial field and see how graffiti could have evolved differently.
Method Man, part of the Wu-Tang Clan, has stated that he will not perform at Hot 97 Summer Jam again.
Citing that the event's crowd does not align with his generation.
In his opinion, music writer Touré argues that the best hip-hop album of all time is 'De La Soul Is Dead'.
He explains that the album challenges preconceptions about the group and redefines the meaning of Blackness.
At The Roots Picnic, Nas called Ghostface Killah his favourite rapper while performing alongside him.
The duo delivered an incredible performance that left fans wanting more collaboration between the New York legends.
Questlove, drummer for The Roots, has written a book titled "Hip-Hop Is History" that delves into his relationship with the genre and its development over the years.
The book covers various eras of hip-hop and features anecdotes and insights from Questlove's own experiences.