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A collection of 12 posts

Shame Gang Has Put In The Work

Shame Gang Has Put In The Work

On the doorstep of his first major release in two years, the Raleigh-based, "blue-collar" artist's hustle and knack for relationship-building continues to bear fruit.

LesTheGenius and Ricky Ricardo's In-State Intuition

LesTheGenius and Ricky Ricardo's In-State Intuition

Inbox Intro: Sacredd919

Inbox Intro: Sacredd919

Emailing with the 21-year-old Durham native about his city, his message, and making the choice to finally embrace rap.

Billy Bill Lets His Life Do The Talking

Billy Bill Lets His Life Do The Talking

The veteran DJ and owner of Raleigh’s Lookout Music & Media on music, social media and living his purpose.

Pre-Show: Tre. Charles

Pre-Show: Tre. Charles

Before stepping on stage in Saxapahaw last month, the evocative alt-R&B singer/songwriter paused to let us know what's on his mind.

Does North Carolina Have a Sound?

Does North Carolina Have a Sound?

Talking with Nigel Malone about his new film on the identity of NC hip-hop, "Carolina Noise," before our joint screening event in Durham on June 12th.

Inbox Intro: Lamaj

Inbox Intro: Lamaj

Emailing with the rising Charlotte rapper about Yu Yu Hakusho, Mac Miller and more.

Arrest The President

Arrest The President

The hip-hop of the Dubya era, and a quick Q&A with Justus League member Edgar Allen Floe.

Mez's Story is Still Loading

Mez's Story is Still Loading

Balancing a solo rap career with being a creative right hand to legends — writing songs for Dr. Dre and Ye, directing videos for J. Cole — has left the Raleigh native hard to pin down. He's (mostly) OK with that.

The Restless Yet Unhurried Ambition of Ayinde Anderson

The Restless Yet Unhurried Ambition of Ayinde Anderson

The Los Angeles-based cinematographer talks about growing up in Raleigh, working with Vince Staples, honoring his love of music through film, and the self-imposed pressures that keep him growing.

Erick Lottary Wants to Remind You That He Raps, Too

Erick Lottary Wants to Remind You That He Raps, Too

Heading into his first major release since becoming a social media golf sensation, the Charlotte rapper talks celebrity friendships, authenticity, and trusting his vision.

Did J. Cole Do The Right Thing?

Did J. Cole Do The Right Thing?

A baker's dozen of NC hip-hop artists and media personalities react to "The Apology."