A light that can never be extinguished
Remembering Joshua "J. Rowdy" Rowsey
Remembering Joshua "J. Rowdy" Rowsey
Super Empty goes to Dreamville Festival 2024
Two days, two shooters and a ton of images.
A baker's dozen of NC hip-hop artists and media personalities react to "The Apology."
The Raleigh quintet leans away from Earthly matters like sales and streams, and into mortality and eternal life.
The Dreamville leader's attempt at fiery, pre-festival fireworks pulls punches and leaves numerous opportunities on the table.
Plus, a roundup of Dreamville-adjacent Friday events to fill out the weekend in Raleigh.
What the courting of headliners like Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj says about the contradictions facing Dreamville Fest — and its leader, J. Cole.
Durham’s consummate collaborator pens an uplifting tribute to community, and as usual, brings others along for the ride.
On his nearly seamless debut album, Sonny Miles confidently steps into North Carolina's soul/R&B void.
The new single from her first album in five years hints at some of the best, most personal music of Rapsody’s career.
In his first self-produced release since 2022, the Charlotte emcee/producer takes a break from his usual indulgences. Mostly.
The Raleigh/Brooklyn stalwarts give the first glimpse into their forthcoming collab album with producer Tuamie.
A letter to Lute's debut mixtape, "West1996."
The genre-hopping Charlotte native channels Missy Elliott — and gets a cosign from her, too. Plus: Kooley High, Nance, and chlothegod.
The strained relationships, false starts, chance encounters and life lessons that led to May The Lord Watch: The Little Brother Story.
Song Of The Week
Mez's trademark eeriness reaches a new stage of evolution. Also: Charlie Smarts drops a remix, and Shame and Reuben Vincent debut new videos.
Features
How a series of unlikely, up-close influences taught the Grammy-nominated, Durham-born producer Groove that anything was possible.
Features
A 2011 time capsule, a tribute to collaboration, and a needle worth finding in the NC hip-hop haystack.
SE. Vault (2015-2019)
For a Los Angeles-by-way-of-Pittsburgh MC, Mac Miller had an unusual number of ties to North Carolina. For him, it was just the usual.
SE. Vault (2015-2019)
Hip-hop producer Khrysis has spent years behind the boards. With his new album, he's stepping into a new role: leading man.
SE. Vault (2015-2019)
With the right combination of precise planning, spontaneity, and controlled chaos, a small crew was able to create a new anthem for the Tar Heel State.
SE. Vault (2015-2019)
One album in, J.I.D is already a dazzling blend of exuberance, empathy and eccentricity. It’s a mix that might just make him Dreamville’s first breakout star.
SE. Vault (2015-2019)
Black Thought doesn’t have the album sales or name recognition of some of his aging contemporaries. He has something better: rap fans wondering if a 46-year-old is the best rapper alive.
SE. Vault (2015-2019)
Over its 13 unhurried, meditative songs, Tab-One’s 2022 release ‘Glory in the Weight’ drips with wisdom and peace of mind.
The power of an email address.
Recapping the past before we leap into the future.
Super Empty is back. Again.