Medhane is reminiscing about Future’s untouchable mid-2010s mixtape run, when the Atlanta star seemingly couldn’t sneeze without unleashing another classic. “That shit turned him up!” he says excitedly over Zoom. The 23-year-old’s abstract, reflective raps are certainly a far cry from Future’s supervillain laments, but he was inspired by the work ethic. And over the last six months, the Brooklynite has been on a similarly prolific tear with Own Pace, his motivational breakthrough; the self-produced Full Circle; and this week’s Cold Water, his best album to date…
Apple Music has claimed more than half – in some cases, more than two thirds – of US streams for a run of blockbuster hip-hop releases in the United States over the past two months. That’s…
Run the Jewels has a new partner. After seven years, three albums and a number of clever marketing ploys to help the independent act grow its ever-widening fan base — including an unforgettable…
Last week, Travis Scott brought 28 million of his closest friends together for a pivotal event. His Astronomical Fortnite performance hit all the big trends: A hip-hop superstar. The rise of gaming.…
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