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Inside The Revolutionary Lineage That Led to Tupac
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Inside The Revolutionary Lineage That Led to Tupac

A new book explores the radical influences (including his Black Panther, Lumberton, NC-raised mother) that shaped the late rapper's life, and still emanate through his pop culture mythology today.
21 Aug 2025 16 min read
Shame Gang Has Put In The Work
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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.
14 Aug 2025 12 min read
LesTheGenius and Ricky Ricardo's In-State Intuition
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LesTheGenius and Ricky Ricardo's In-State Intuition

07 Aug 2025 15 min read
North Carolina's Senators Give Local Music a Nice Big Middle Finger
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North Carolina's Senators Give Local Music a Nice Big Middle Finger

With its series "Shaped By Sound," PBS NC put a spotlight on acts like Reuben Vincent, Sonny Miles and Shirlette Ammons. Months later, Sens. Tillis and Budd voted to cut $4 million of their funding.
05 Aug 2025 5 min read
What Happened to Hip-Hop at Hopscotch?
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What Happened to Hip-Hop at Hopscotch?

The latest Hopscotch lineup is a sign that the genre isn’t being taken seriously by the festival — or by the Triangle region as a whole.
03 Aug 2025 12 min read
Inbox Intro: Sacredd919
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Inbox Intro: Sacredd919

Emailing with the 21-year-old Durham native about his city, his message, and making the choice to finally embrace rap.
28 Jul 2025 7 min read
Month 101: June
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Month 101: June

The biggest and best releases from an unreasonably hot month in North Carolina.
18 Jul 2025 7 min read
Bad Look
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Bad Look

An indie artist on the increasingly high cost of getting people to pay attention.
11 Jul 2025 4 min read
And We're Just Getting Started: Reuben & Friends Celebrates Year 2 on Juneteenth
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And We're Just Getting Started: Reuben & Friends Celebrates Year 2 on Juneteenth

Righteousness! A Thursday night in CLT, celebrating Black artistry.
11 Jul 2025 4 min read
Billy Bill Lets His Life Do The Talking
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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.
09 Jul 2025 7 min read
Super Empty Threw An Event. It Was Awesome.

Super Empty Threw An Event. It Was Awesome.

An only slightly biased recounting of our first-ever event, a Durham screening for Nigel Malone's "Carolina Noise."
08 Jul 2025 4 min read
The Hang, Vol. 2
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The Hang, Vol. 2

Back outside for our collab mix with Mikey Sharks and One Speaker Radio.
22 Jun 2025 1 min read
What To Listen To This Week: June 18
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What To Listen To This Week: June 18

Five NC-based tracks worth fitting into your busy schedule.
18 Jun 2025 5 min read
Pre-Show: Tre. Charles
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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.
08 Jun 2025 4 min read
Does North Carolina Have a Sound?
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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.
01 Jun 2025 8 min read
Cliques, Cults, and Community
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Cliques, Cults, and Community

A Durham artist reflects on the triumphs and the challenges of an earlier, highly collaborative era in Triangle hip-hop — and the signs that a new one is on the way.
01 May 2025 4 min read
A Family Reunion, And The Start of a Highly Anticipated Album Rollout
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A Family Reunion, And The Start of a Highly Anticipated Album Rollout

Notes from Cyanca's KATINA listening party in Charlotte.
27 Apr 2025 2 min read
Inbox Intro: Lamaj
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Inbox Intro: Lamaj

Emailing with the rising Charlotte rapper about Yu Yu Hakusho, Mac Miller and more.
12 Apr 2025 6 min read
Dreamville Fest Is Too Good of a Party — And Business — To Shut Down
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Dreamville Fest Is Too Good of a Party — And Business — To Shut Down

A dispatch from the not-so-final installment of Dreamville, the biggest spectacle in North Carolina music.
11 Apr 2025 7 min read
What Should Be The Official Hip-Hop Song of North Carolina?
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What Should Be The Official Hip-Hop Song of North Carolina?

Last week, a trio of state legislators proposed the Petey Pablo classic "Raise Up." But a more recent NC anthem comes to mind, too.
01 Apr 2025 4 min read
Once Upon a Time... on Glenwood
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Once Upon a Time... on Glenwood

BreYonnaBeats looks back on the catharsis and communal spirit of the 2009 Raleigh nightlife series known as Tigallo's Two Step Thursdays.
01 Apr 2025 4 min read
Til Death Do Us Art and Super Empty Present: Live From Teardrop FM
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Til Death Do Us Art and Super Empty Present: Live From Teardrop FM

A stacked lineup brings a bit of everything to Kings Raleigh on May 10th.
21 Mar 2025 3 min read
Month 101: February
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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.
20 Mar 2025 8 min read
Winter, War, and The Warm-Up
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Winter, War, and The Warm-Up

Lessons learned on the journey from age 18 to 33 with J. Cole.
04 Mar 2025 11 min read
Letter From Raleigh: For Onyx
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Letter From Raleigh: For Onyx

After an indelible night at The Pour House, Tab One reflects on parenthood, resilience, and the welcome sight of a community coming together as one.
04 Mar 2025 4 min read
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