Song Of The Week The Rest Is History "End Times," courtesy of Angelo Mota, leroy and Mez, is a somber reckoning with our overwhelming reality — and a late-2010s NC hip-hop family reunion.
Song Of The Week The Foreign Exchange Are Still On Their Own Time “The Grey” propels us into the uncertainty of space through the coordinates of hip-hop’s sonic past.
Song Of The Week Godric Pops Out In Pink "Tiffany Mink" embodies the confidence and sophisticated extravagance that sets the Durham-based artist apart.
Song Of The Week The Gospel According to Cheeno Ghee "God Don't" is a showcase of the Charlotte rapper's versatility and precision — and her unflinching sense of self-confidence.
Song Of The Week With "For You," NANCE Focuses on His Most Important Audience: Himself Prioritizing personal fulfillment over external validation, the Raleigh rapper sounds sharper than ever, and genuinely at peace.
Song Of The Week Suzi Analogue and Blu's "Best 16" Sounds Like The End of the World A UNC professor and a West Coast rap legend combine to make a fitting soundtrack for unnerving times.
Song Of The Week On “One,” JSWISS Models Self-Belief Over Cynicism The NC-schooled, NY-based rapper continues his stellar string of jazz/experimental collaborations, this time with saxophonist/producer Marcus Strickland.
Song Of The Week Song of the Week: "Other Side" - Kooley High The Raleigh quintet leans away from Earthly matters like sales and streams, and into mortality and eternal life.
Song Of The Week Song Of The Week: “7 Minute Drill” - J. Cole The Dreamville leader's attempt at fiery, pre-festival fireworks pulls punches and leaves numerous opportunities on the table.
Song Of The Week Song of the Week: "Hello" - Shirlette Ammons ft. Amelia Meath Durham’s consummate collaborator pens an uplifting tribute to community, and as usual, brings others along for the ride.
Song Of The Week Song of the Week: "Stand Tall" - Rapsody The new single from her first album in five years hints at some of the best, most personal music of Rapsody’s career.
Song Of The Week Song of the Week: "New Fragrance" - Lxnny In his first self-produced release since 2022, the Charlotte emcee/producer takes a break from his usual indulgences. Mostly.
Song Of The Week Song of the Week: "Penmanship" - Kooley High The Raleigh/Brooklyn stalwarts give the first glimpse into their forthcoming collab album with producer Tuamie.
Song Of The Week Song of the Week: "My Bad" - Cyanca The genre-hopping Charlotte native channels Missy Elliott — and gets a cosign from her, too. Plus: Kooley High, Nance, and chlothegod.
Song Of The Week Song Of The Week: "Call On" - Mez ft. Kurtis Wells Mez's trademark eeriness reaches a new stage of evolution. Also: Charlie Smarts drops a remix, and Shame and Reuben Vincent debut new videos.