A UNC-Chapel Hill professor and a West Coast rap legend combine to make a fitting soundtrack for unnerving times.
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On “All Infinite,” Kooley High Leans Into Cosmic Themes and Reaches New Heights
On their sixth album, the Raleigh rap crew tears their classic production style down to the studs.
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Bury Me at the Casa Bacardí: Dispatches From the 2024 Dreamville Festival
Hip-hop feuds, dancing-bear brand activations, and other scenes from one of the world’s largest artist-led festivals.
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Super Empty’s 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.
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Super Empty’s 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.
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Dreamville Preview: Three NC Artists to See in 2024, and Three to Hope for in 2025
Plus, a roundup of Dreamville-adjacent Friday events to fill out the weekend in Raleigh.
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Song of the Week: “Hello” by Shirlette Ammons ft. Amelia Meath
Durham’s consummate collaborator pens an uplifting tribute to community and, as usual, brings others along for the ride.
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Super Empty’s 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.
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Super Empty’s 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.
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The Songs on Tab-One’s Meditative Latest Release ‘Glory in the Weight’ Drip with Wisdom
Over the course of 13 pleasantly unhurried songs that move with all the urgency of a humid North Carolina afternoon, Tab touches on a handful of familiar themes: perseverance, family, creativity, and mental health.