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The Best Albums Of 2026 So Far

The Best Albums Of 2026 So Far

More than a dozen NC hip-hop projects you should hear, as chosen by SE & Friends.

On Vanny Preem's CARNIBOYS, Post-Punk, Drill, And Doom Collide

On Vanny Preem's CARNIBOYS, Post-Punk, Drill, And Doom Collide

White-knuckling through the thrilling, chaotic new album from the Raleigh/Long Island native and Hardknocks ENT member.

A Familiar Sound, and a Famous Family Recipe

A Familiar Sound, and a Famous Family Recipe

JADA and S14H's "THE ZENITH" doesn't fall far from the 9th Wonder tree, but still makes for a spirited, promising debut. Also for your radar: new albums from Freedom and Saul Goode.

Lute Reaches Back Out

Lute Reaches Back Out

Born out of grief, then marred by it again before release, the Dreamville artist's first album in five years is a testament to resilience, and a reflection on keeping the world at arm's length.

Hot Singles (And EPs/Albums) From Your Area

Hot Singles (And EPs/Albums) From Your Area

A fresh Supe Of The Day playlist is here! 📻 PLUS: The return of The Calendar.

Land Of The Takes

Land Of The Takes

Sifting through reactions to The Fall-Off, from friends of SE and beyond. Plus: an exclusive preview from Nxgxl's new album, revisiting Marlowe 3, and more on the Tuesday Mixtape.

Thou Art Jermaine

Thou Art Jermaine

The Fall-Off, by J. Cole

Seeing Sounds: New NC Music Videos, February 1

Seeing Sounds: New NC Music Videos, February 1

Fresh visuals from a quintet of Charlotte and Raleigh acts, new and old.

The Fall-Off Needs To Be Bigger Than J. Cole

The Fall-Off Needs To Be Bigger Than J. Cole

Hoping that a legend recognizes the limitations of competitiveness and the rap canon as artistic material; plus Sonny Miles, Lord Fess, and more from our Tuesday Mixtape.

Home Is Not A Place

Home Is Not A Place

On Welcome Home, Reuben Vincent and 9th Wonder guide listeners on a journey of ambition, love, and self-discovery.

Catch Of The Day

Catch Of The Day

Professor Payne's "night fishing," and a new wave of 919 abstract rap.

PREMIERE: MrGroovology x Napoleon Wright II - "I'm Ready" (ft. Carlitta Durand)

PREMIERE: MrGroovology x Napoleon Wright II - "I'm Ready" (ft. Carlitta Durand)

Listen to the soulful, clear-eyed first single from the multi-talented Triangle duo's upcoming album, NO MAP.

Seeing Sounds: End-of-Summer Edition

Seeing Sounds: End-of-Summer Edition

Catching up on a surfeit of late summer music videos, from TiaCorine, Reuben Vincent, MESSIAH!, sosocamo, and more.

Month 101: June

Month 101: June

The biggest and best releases from an unreasonably hot month in North Carolina.

What To Listen To This Week: June 18

What To Listen To This Week: June 18

Five NC-based tracks worth fitting into your busy schedule.

Month 101: February

Month 101: February

A living legend hints at filling the political superstar void, and sixteen other tracks from last month that are worth your time.

Sinopsis Brings Kooley High Back to Earth

Sinopsis Brings Kooley High Back to Earth

The Raleigh producer's third remix album is a warm, sophisticated, jazz-rap delight.

Please Touch That Dial

Please Touch That Dial

A pair of Durham EPs give credence to the idea that a yearning for a more tactile and terrestrial existence remains very real.

Deniro Farrar Tends To His Flock

Deniro Farrar Tends To His Flock

On his contemplative and calm EP "The Shepherd," the veteran Charlotte emcee offers up clear-eyed enlightenment — and a "pay" button.

Month 101: January

Month 101: January

Ten independent NC hip-hop heaters to keep you warm between the false Springs.

Album Review: shadowbox, by MAVI

Album Review: shadowbox, by MAVI

The precocious Charlotte rapper delivers a heartbreaking but hopeful album that's more concerned with survival than prosperity.

Album Review: the villain wins, by MESSIAH!

Album Review: the villain wins, by MESSIAH!

On his first album in two years, Charlotte’s MESSIAH! balances light and shadow, and an identity as savior or villain.

Album Review: Please Don't Cry, by Rapsody

Album Review: Please Don't Cry, by Rapsody

Rapsody's first album in five years is a tender, expansive look at the distorting mirror of self-image.

Album Review: Gamma, by Sonny Miles

Album Review: Gamma, by Sonny Miles

On his nearly seamless debut album, Sonny Miles confidently steps into North Carolina's soul/R&B void.

Glory In The Weight

Glory In The Weight

Over its 13 unhurried, meditative songs, Tab-One’s 2022 release ‘Glory in the Weight’ drips with wisdom and peace of mind.