2022 was a truly incredible year for hip-hop. From stunning mainstream releases to underground gems that continue to push the genre forward, the year brought magnificent depth and quality. The 2020s ...

Michael "5000" Watts, the co-founder of Swishahouse and widely regarded as one of the greatest Southern hip-hop DJs of all time, has died.

Working with producer Tofer Brown, the North Carolina native spent two years refining the sound of her debut album Cherry Valley, which was released in late 2025 on MCA Nashville/Gatsby Records.

Dubbed “the first Asian woman in hip hop”, Sophia Chang has led a life filled with colour, adventure and empowerment. Having managed members of rap groups such as the Wu-Tang Clan and A Tribe Called ...