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fromHip Hop Hero
21 hours ago

The three iconic hip-hop groups who inspired GZA

GZA's early exposure to hip-hop culture and influential groups shaped his unique talent and complex lyrical themes.
#belfast
Fashion & style
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Linen is meaningful in Belfast': how an old industry is weaving the city a new identity

Belfast is revitalizing its identity through a modern linen industry, blending heritage with contemporary fashion.
#open-mic
fromFuncheap
2 days ago
SF music

16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)

An outdoor open mic event has been celebrating diverse expressions in San Francisco for 19 years, welcoming all forms of art every Thursday night.
fromFuncheap
2 days ago
SF music

16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)

An outdoor open mic event celebrating 20 years of artistic expression takes place every Thursday from 9pm to 12am at 16th & Mission BART.
SF music
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)

An outdoor open mic event has been celebrating diverse expressions in San Francisco for 19 years, welcoming all forms of art every Thursday night.
SF music
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)

An outdoor open mic event celebrating 20 years of artistic expression takes place every Thursday from 9pm to 12am at 16th & Mission BART.
#new-music
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
3 days ago

New Songs Out Today

New music releases include singles from Future Teens, Ravyn Lenae, corook, and Active Child, each exploring themes of honesty, hypocrisy, and personal struggle.
fromAllHipHop
3 days ago

Action Bronson Teaches NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Albanian Blessing

Mamdani opened up about his journey from immigrant child to becoming the city's 112th mayor, calling it a dream realized. Born in Uganda in 1991 and arriving in New York at age 7, he's now the youngest person to hold the office in over a century and the city's first Muslim and African-born mayor.
New York City
Books
fromAnOther
4 days ago

Djamel White's Novel Is Irish Fiction's Gangland Answer to Heated Rivalry

Djamel White's debut novel, All Them Dogs, blends crime fiction, romance, and tragedy, featuring a complex protagonist navigating the criminal underworld.
London music
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Kanye West to return to UK for Wireless festival

Kanye West, now known as Ye, will headline the Wireless festival in London, marking his return after years of controversy over antisemitic remarks.
Liverpool FC
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Who could get Northern Ireland chance in Wales?

Wales and Northern Ireland face an unappealing friendly, providing an opportunity for young players to gain experience for future campaigns.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Larne move six clear after Glens draw with Blues

Larne secured a 2-0 victory over Cliftonville, extending their lead at the top of the Irish Premiership to six points.
NYC music
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

From Brooklyn to the stage: Timi Dre brings a global sound to SOB's | amNewYork

Timi Dre blends Afrobeats, Konpa, and R&B, creating a unique sound reflective of New York's cultural diversity and energy.
London food
fromCN Traveller
1 week ago

Inside the underrated neighbourhood powering a Northern city's creative boom

Ouseburn in Newcastle offers vibrant art, dining, and culture, making it a must-visit destination for creative exploration.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The Trials of Pa Salieu review what hope is there for life after prison?

Listeners were hypnotised by its patchwork of grime, Afrobeats, dancehall and more, or as music journalist Flashy Sillah puts it: This felt like [fellow British rapper] J Hus but on steroids.
London politics
London music
fromEsquire
1 week ago

Kneecap Will Never Back Down

Kneecap's new album 'Fenian' aims to reclaim Irish heritage amidst political challenges faced after their pro-Palestine stance at Coachella 2025.
Music production
from48 hills
1 week ago

On supergroup 1Umbrella's debut, Bay Area hip-hop reigns - 48 hills

1Umbrella is a Bay Area supergroup of five artists creating music from their deep friendship and shared experiences.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Hearts 'keep believing', Celtic 'toothless', Aberdeen 'in serious trouble' - your views

Hearts maintain their lead in the Scottish Premiership while Rangers rise to second as Celtic struggles, causing concern for Aberdeen fans.
fromBustle
1 week ago

Little Simz Made A Special Appearance At This Pop-Up Fest In London

"Making the first-ever signature Sprite Sound is the type of artistic collaboration I love, since we both stand for empowering artists and authentic self-expression," Mustard said. "Sprite is iconic and a legend in music culture, and I made the new sonic identity to be intense, crisp and just as iconic as the brand."
London music
Music production
fromPitchfork
1 week ago

Jay-Z Opens Up About Kendrick-Drake Beef in Rare Interview

Jay-Z reflects on hip-hop culture, the impact of stan culture, and the evolution of rap beefs in the age of social media.
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Ireland's basic income for artists changed my life. Other people deserve the same luck | Caelainn Hogan

An Irish government pilot providing 325 weekly basic income to 2,000 randomly selected artists generated 1.39 euros in societal return per euro spent, demonstrating that unconditional artist support yields measurable economic and social benefits.
Education
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Kneecap star among speakers at major event highlighting Irish-language career opportunities for young people

Fís exhibition and Réiteach conference during Seachtain na Gaeilge showcase Irish language opportunities in education, careers, and community beyond traditional teaching roles.
NYC music
fromPitchfork
1 week ago

I Went to a Hip-Hop Streamer Convention and All I Got Was This Piece of Content

Twitch streamer Tylil James captivates fans at MVP Arena with viral dance performances, showcasing the intersection of online fame and live entertainment.
#music-reviews
fromBrooklynVegan
2 weeks ago
Music

10 New Songs Out Today

Weekly music reviews cover new albums across genres, indie releases, metal, news, premieres, and curated playlists featuring newly released songs.
fromBrooklynVegan
1 month ago
Music

11 New Songs Out Today

Weekly music reviews cover new albums across genres, indie music roundups, metal releases, news, premieres, and curated playlists of newly released songs.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
2 weeks ago

10 New Songs Out Today

Weekly music reviews cover new albums across genres, indie releases, metal, news, premieres, and curated playlists featuring newly released songs.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

There's no flag for people like us': electro-punk duo Chalk on spanning divides in post-Troubles Belfast

We wanted to make as much noise as we could with just two people, says Goddard. But we never wanted to be limited by that. A trilogy of EPs, Conditions, forged the intensity; their just-released debut album, Crystalpunk, is where the fuse finally meets the charge.
London music
#bay-area-hip-hop
fromKqed
1 month ago
SF music

Too Short's 'Blow the Whistle' Is 20 Years Old - and Keeps Going On and On | KQED

fromKqed
1 month ago
SF music

Too Short's 'Blow the Whistle' Is 20 Years Old - and Keeps Going On and On | KQED

Music production
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

New York hip-hop experimentalist Elucid: I like the harmony of the city. Everybody's got a little solo'

Elucid experiences the Dream House installation's meditative drone composition, which triggers his creative process through sensory immersion and unconscious sound-to-word associations.
fromPitchfork
3 weeks ago

The Scythe / Denzel Curry: Strictly 4 the Scythe

In recent years, he's evolved into an emissary of Florida hip-hop and a rap star at the nexus of niche underground fame and household ubiquity, able to stunt on blockbuster movie soundtracks one minute and do pop-ups at Chinatown arcades with no security the next.
SF music
Women
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

NI have 'something to build on' under Lindsay

Northern Ireland lost 2-0 to Switzerland in World Cup qualifying but interim manager Kris Lindsay provided a foundation for improvement despite the defeat.
Television
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

"How to Get to Heaven from Belfast" Is an Ode to Middle-Aged Friendship

Lisa McGee's new murder mystery series treats a death investigation as a buddy comedy, shifting from the ambient violence backdrop of her previous show to a more cartoonish, front-and-center crime narrative.
Music
fromPitchfork
3 weeks ago

The 2Slimey Roundtable

An underground hip-hop competition centered on distorted, apocalyptic interpretations of Playboi Carti's rage rap style has produced 2Slimey, a 20-year-old Oklahoma rapper whose significance remains debated among critics.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
3 weeks ago

New Songs Out Today

A weekly music roundup featuring newly released songs across multiple genres including indie, metal, hardcore, and electronic music from various artists.
London politics
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Grime MC Ghetts Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Fatal Hit-and-Run

Grime MC Ghetts received a 12-year prison sentence for a fatal hit-and-run that killed a Nepalese student in London after driving at double the speed limit while intoxicated.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)

A free weekly outdoor open mic event at 16th & Mission BART in San Francisco runs every Thursday from 9pm to midnight, celebrating nearly 20 years of welcoming diverse performers and artistic expression in any language.
London music
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

What Kneecap stand for is completely intolerable, Keir Starmer says

The High Court dismissed the CPS appeal against a Kneecap rapper, ruling the terror charge was instituted unlawfully due to procedural timing violations regarding Attorney General permission.
#grime-music
Music
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Tributes paid as grime star Dot Rotten dies, aged 37

Grime pioneer Dot Rotten, born Joseph Ellis, died at age 37; he was known for blending hard-edged beats with emotional hooks and produced influential tracks across grime and mainstream music.
Music
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Tributes paid as grime star Dot Rotten dies, aged 37

Grime pioneer Dot Rotten, born Joseph Ellis, died at age 37; he was known for blending hard-edged beats with emotional hooks and produced influential tracks across grime and mainstream music.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Prison escapee makes second rap song while on run

Done it twice now they think I'm insane. I'm a boss, so I always find my way, I'm that guy, the boss of the UK. The wanted criminal, whose music video is seemingly recorded while he is sitting in the back of a car and holding an inflated balloon, boasts about his ability to evade capture and his status as a criminal figure.
UK news
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

What If the Gang from Derry Girls Grew Up to Solve Mysteries?

In the Netflix series, three longtime Belfast friends must revisit their childhood trauma to unravel the mystery of a fourth friend's disappearance- raucous Northern Irish hijinks ensue.
Podcast
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Kneecap rapper will not face new terror trial after CPS appeal rejected

The respondent has not been tried for his alleged conduct on 21 September 2025 and will not be tried. He has not been convicted, and he has not been acquitted. Lord Justice Edis, sitting with Mr Justice Linden, said the judge was right to hold that he had no jurisdiction to try any summary-only offence alleged to have been committed on that date.
London music
NYC music
fromHip Hop Hero
4 weeks ago

Why J Cole considers Queens, New York his second home

J Cole was born in West Germany to an army father, grew up in North Carolina, and moved to Queens for university where he developed his music career with support from his landlord.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

The Indo Daily: From reconciliation to rioting: The 'Love Ulster' rally 20 years on

February 25, 2006 was a busy day in Dublin, where concert goers, rugby fans and film festival attendees mingled on the city streets. It was a bright spring day in that optimistic era that followed the Good Friday Agreement, a time when "reconciliation" was the word on everyone's lips. So few could have imagined that reconciliation would become rioting before the afternoon was out.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

UK court rejects bid to reinstate terrorism' charge against Kneecap rapper

the case was never about me, never about any threat to the public and never about terrorism. It was always about Palestine, about what happens if you dare to speak up, about what happens if you can reach large groups of people and expose their hypocrisy, about the lengths Britain will go to cover up Israeli and US war crimes
London music
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

The Irish Do It Best

The Irish government will give 2,000 artists unrestricted weekly stipends in a program officials described as a "recognition, at government level, of the important role of the arts in Irish society." After a successful three-year pilot, the Irish government made its basic income program for artists permanent. Similar pilots have been launched here in the United States, but they're supported primarily by the nonprofit sector.
Arts
Food & drink
fromCN Traveller
1 month ago

The best restaurants in Belfast: 10 brilliant spots for a refuel

Belfast offers a diverse, award-recognised dining scene rooted in agricultural heritage and waterfront seafood, featuring standout venues like Capparelli and EDŌ.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

New sighting of escaped rapper as police manhunt continues across London

Daniel Boakye, a 21-year-old drill rapper known as DSAVV, escaped custody twice and is being sought by police after posting taunting social media videos.
London music
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

'I will not be silent,' says Kneecap's Mo Chara after UK prosecutors lose appeal over terror charge

A High Court dismissed the CPS appeal against a Belfast rapper's acquittal on terror charges related to displaying a flag at a London concert in November 2024.
Music production
fromKqed
1 month ago

Ruby Ibarra Took Center Stage at San Francisco Music Week | KQED

Ruby Ibarra, NPR Tiny Desk Contest winner, emphasizes that overnight success requires long-term dedication and that motherhood and artistic pursuits can coexist authentically.
London music
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Dave review: British star transcends rapper status at hometown gig

Dave performed a sold-out O2 Arena show celebrating 10 years in music, showcasing his versatility across piano, guitar, and rap while promoting his third number-one album.
Music
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Listen to Cash Cobain's New Song "Wish"

Cash Cobain released his first single of the year, 'Wish,' which samples Three 6 Mafia and includes a music video from a ski trip, preceding his upcoming album Party With Slizzy.
London music
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

CMAT wins Irish Album of the Year at RTE Choice Music Awards

Galway band Amble won the RTÉ Choice Music Prize Song of the Year award for 'Schoolyard Days' at a Dublin ceremony.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Donal Fallon: Irish nightclubs are an endangered species, but they can still be saved from extinction

Places to socialise are a key part of the culture in our towns and cities
Berlin music
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Campaigners urge UK ministers to make music lyrics inadmissible in court

Make music lyrics inadmissible in court except when directly literal to a case, protecting artistic expression and preventing disproportionate harm to young Black men.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Prince inspires creativity at London youth hub

Prince William encouraged young Black photographers, affirmed the value of their work, and engaged in discussions about career barriers and opportunities for young Black people.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

People laughed at TV jobs in Belfast!' How Northern Ireland's capital became the home of quality drama

So many tourists he picks up want to talk about the hit comedy and, as a fan himself, he's happy to oblige. We're stuck in traffic, which is odd for this small city on a wet Tuesday morning. It's because all the media are here, he jokes. But there is some truth to it. I'm visiting for the world premiere of How to Get to Heaven from Belfast,
Television
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
2 months ago

Rapper Philip Bank$ on Hyphy kids, cops, and growing up Black in Oakland

Oakland rapper Philip Bank$ channels deep local knowledge and community collaboration into his debut solo album East Bay Times, rooted in Oakland history and activism.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

UK prosecutors seek to reinstate terrorism' charge against Kneecap rapper

Prosecutors seek to reinstate a terrorism charge against Kneecap rapper Liam O'Hanna for allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag at a London gig.
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

Bay Area Then and Now Poetry Series

Join us outside on YBCA's Third Street Courtyard for a poetry and spoken word reading by Kevin Dublin, Magick Altman and Tongo Eisen-Martin. Enjoy the performances designed to bring together intergenerational and diverse voices from the Bay. Included with gallery admission. Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur. Address: 701 Mission St, San Francisco, CA
Writing
Music
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Hip hop faces its midlife crisis

Hip hop's cultural dominance has sharply declined, losing 24% sales share and 19% streaming share since 2023, with few emerging artists capable of sustaining mainstream relevance after Kendrick Lamar's 2024 peak.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
1 month ago

Notable Releases of the Week (2/20)

Baby Keem ends a nearly three-year hiatus by releasing Ca$ino, announced one week prior and issued with no pre-release singles.
#kneecap
Music
fromConsequence
2 months ago

Kneecap Announce New Album Fenian, Share New Song "Liars Tale"

Kneecap will release Fenian on April 24 via Heavenly Recordings, a politically charged third album responding to critics with rave-heavy Irish‑English rap.
London music
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Cork band Cardinals on faith, family and the scars of British violence: 'It's shocking to think that could have gone on in your city'

Cork rock band Cardinals, led by brothers Euan and Finn Manning, prepared to release their debut album and recalled a Churchill-related gig anecdote.
#elucid
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Lucinda Williams review Americana legend brilliantly rails against a world out of balance

Lucinda Williams delivered a measured, powerful Belfast show showcasing new protest songs and enduring vocal and songwriting strength despite recovering from a recent stroke.
Music
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Sk8star: "Yeannn" [ft. Teezus]

Atlanta's ØWay collective channels chameleonic, Auto-Tuned YSL-style rap led by Sk8star, Tezzus, and collaborators, blending Southern slang innovation with trap production.
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Watch Central Cee Turn Back Time for "Iceman Freestyle" Video

Central Cee has shared a new song "Iceman Freestyle" along with a music video. Directed by Don Prod, the clip tracks the British rapper driving an old Aston Martin, drinks whiskey, and literally digging his own grave. Watch it below. "Iceman Freestyle" is the second solo single Central Cee has released following 2025's Can't Rush Greatness, his debut album on Columbia. The rapper also linked up for a few collaborations last year, including Drake's " Which One " and Sexyy Red's "Guilt Trippin."
Music
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Bby Kell: "SPLURGINBAGS"

Chances are, if the Atlanta rapper sounds like they have a loogie stuck in their throat, I'll probably like them. B5 and Zeeball? Yep-"Heist" might be the biggest omission from our Best Rap Songs of 2025 list. Rroxket? I still listen to his zooted-out regularly. Before I get carried away, let's add Bby Kell to that list. Her new tape, Straight Pop, is cool as hell-it reminds me of Glokk40Spaz back when his bread and butter was belligerent dark plugg.
Music
fromDefector
1 month ago

Max B Is New York Rap's Best Hope | Defector

The rapper, known on his tax form as Charles Wingate and known by his old Harlem associates as Charley Rambo, made his name in the rap game during an all-too-brief run in the 2000s, as one of the most colorful members of Jim Jones' Byrdgang, his solo offshoot from the Diplomats (although due to his growing up with rappers Cam and Mase, Max is like honorary Dipset).
Music
Music
fromDefector
2 months ago

Is Mainstream Rap Dead Or Does It Need Another 2011? | Defector

The best rap thrives outside Top 40 and mainstream radio, demanding active digging because pop charts and nostalgia-driven narratives misrepresent the genre's vitality.
Music
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Sound of 2026: Rap polymath Jim Legxacy is the runner-up

Jim Legxacy transformed personal tragedy into a boundary-pushing mixtape, Black British Music, earning critical acclaim and second place on BBC Radio 1's Sound of 2026.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
2 months ago

5 Best Rap Albums of January 2026

A$AP Rocky's Don't Be Dumb is a triumphant, genre-blending comeback that reinserts him into rap with booming trap, psychedelic production, and daring electronics.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

2000s rapper exits flight at SFO after throwing pillow at rival

The raspy baritone vocalist was recorded confronting fellow rappers Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda after they allege Ja Rule fired first by tossing his seat pillow at them. "This is the pillow Ja Rule threw at me," Tony Yayo says in a clip before Uncle Murda stands over a vacant chair, saying that "this is where he was sitting before we got him out of here."
Music
Music
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Heavy Song of the Week: Knocked Loose and Denzel Curry Team Up on "Hive Mind"

Knocked Loose and Denzel Curry's "Hive Mind" fuses hardcore, rap metal, and trap-influenced breakdowns into a standout heavy-collab.
Music
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

redveil: sankofa

Redveil demonstrates self-produced versatility and introspective lyricism but still struggles to fully transcend the audible influences that shaped his early sound.
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