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.
As Hip-Hop Turns 50, Icons From Across the State Reflect on How the Genre Took Shape in North Carolina—And Changed Everything
North Carolina’s landmark contributions to hip-hop are often overlooked. But the Tar Heel state’s producers, rappers, DJs, and curators have a different story to tell.
23 North Carolina Hip-Hop Artists to Watch Out for in 2023
North Carolina’s top hip-hop artists to watch out for this year.
The Hip Hop South Festival Closes the Gap between the Academy and the Culture
“A low-key foundation of hip-hop is hyper localism: How do we represent where we’re from?” Regina N. Bradley says.
Her Take: Charlés Speaks about His Newest EP, ‘Thoughts That Roam 2,’ and His Broad Musical Palette
“I feel like I will always continue to develop and remix my sound so that it stands out and doesn’t sound like anything else.”
Remembering the Poet and Radio Host Jermaine “mainMan” Monroe
“He gave us flowers while he could. He had no regrets.”
Her Take: OC from NC Honors the ‘Real’ in Hip-Hop
“My older cousins had moved to Burlington before my family transitioned to the area. When they would come pick me up on the weekends, and on that ride up, it would be like, ‘listen to this boy, this is what’s hot right now type of shit.’”
More Hip-Hop Coverage
The Rapper RRome’s Debut Single Didn’t Come About in an Ordinary Way. On Friday, He Released it: “LIVE on Death Row.”
“I feel like I deserve to be heard and acknowledged,” he says. “I exist.”
Her Take: Talking With North Carolina Hip-Hop Blogger Nancia Odom
It’s important to give Nancia her flowers and recognize her work as an integral component of North Carolina’s hip-hop ecosystem.
Her Take: Triangle Hip-Hop Videographer Patrick Lincoln Has an Eye for Perfection
“I learned most of what I know now by throwing myself into the fire and failing many times.”
Beats n Bars Festival Returns to Durham
The hip-hop music festival returns this month after a hiatus—this time, for free.
With a Name Change and New Purpose, Shame Gang Is Ready to Level Up from Local Phenom to International Heavyweight
“I can rap, everyone knows I can rap! I’m trying to have fun now. I want to make good, high-energy records and get this thing going.”
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