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Released in partnership with Golden State Entertainment, For the Soil, powered by a starry group of local MCs, is one of the ...

more artists have begun incorporating classic brass and string jazz elements into their music. But long before this resurgence, one of the earliest jazz-infused Hip-Hop albums, Reachin’ (A New ...

Kendrick Lamar Duckworth, better known by his stage name — Kendrick Lamar — is one of the most successful and influential hip-hop artists of the 21st century. Lamar, who's from Compton, California, ...

It’s remarkable that an artist whose work is so deeply political and who hasn’t chased pop stardom was picked to perform at ...

Kendrick Lamar’s “Alright” quickly became a powerful anthem of resilience and hope for the Black community. Featured on his critically acclaimed album To Pimp a Butterfly, the song echoed the themes ...

In this month's instalment of Spotlight, we venture from Seoul's experimental club music underground through to ...

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At this point in pop culture, Kendrick Lamar may be the most celebrated hater of all time.The hip-hop superstar ...

It's a poignant moment for him to bring a dose of reality to the Super Bowl, even if the victorious "Not Like Us" makes a set list appearance, too. "Being human and surviving tough times" are central ...