Nipsey Hussle knew exactly what he was doing when he coined the phrase “The Marathon Continues.” Evidenced by his untimely death, the statement signifies a message, a rallying cry if you will, beyond the Crenshaw rapper’s own career.
On the cover of issue #276, our inaugural ‘Future Issue’, journalist Courtney Brown sat down with international superstar A Boogie With Da Hoodie to discuss his rise to stardom. During a revealing moment in the interview, the 23-year old rapper discusses the connection of this generation’s use of drugs and hip hop. Visit streaming.thesource.com for […]
Newark’s own Tsu Surf has all the makings to become a rap force, and can now count being in the exclusive Unsigned Hype fraternity as an accomplishment under his belt.
This article was originally published in The Source “Power 30” Issue #273 DANIEL CAESAR Freudian Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Golden Child Recordings Production: Alex Ernewein, Daniel Caesar, Jordan Evans, Matthew Burnett, & Riley Bell Advertisement Daniel Caesar took the R&B scene by storm. Just two years after the release of his debut […]
This article was originally published in The Source “Power 30” Issue #273 MIGUEL War & Leisure Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information RCA/ByStorm Production: Miguel, Mark Pitts, and more Advertisement Since 2010, Miguel has consistently delivered solid projects. With the release of his fourth studio album, War & Leisure, he’s done it again. Although […]
Words by Sonya Davie This article was originally published in The Source “Power 30” Issue #273 PAIN & HIP-HOP Addressing Mental Wellness in Today’s Hip-Hop Culture Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information For decades, Hip-Hop artists have always used rap as an informal method of therapy. Songs that depict the frailty of the artist’s emotional state […]
This article was originally published in The Source issue #271, Interview by Nyla Billups Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information LaLa has been carving out her own path way before she became the wife of NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony. And, with a growing list of projects ranging from acting to producing, she continues to call her […]
This article was originally published in The Source issue #271. Words: Angela Wilson Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The secret is out. Ro James, preacher’s son turned bad boy, has mastered retro soul with ease, packed with a suave charm and bodacious confidence. Insert audio magic; a concoction of musicianship, a fervid pen game and […]
This article was originally published in The Source issue #271. Words: Rocko Rathon Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information With the advent of the Internet, Hip-Hop has changed dramatically. Though the traditional platforms still have a lot of influence, independent artists have more opportunities to break through. Such is the case with 20-year-old New York native, […]
This article was originally published in The Source issue #271, Interview by Shaheem Reid Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Since 50 Cent and Rotimi met on the set of Power—which 50 co-stars on and co-executive produces, they’ve hit it off and the Hip-Hop legend has taken the young New Jersey native (Rotimi grew up in […]
This article was originally published in The Source issue #271. Words: Rocko Rathon Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Charlie Heat is a man with a vision, all the more evidenced by the path he took as a youngster on his way to success. At six years old, the beatsmith learned to play the drums and […]
With a plethora of musical accolades to his name, Swizz Beatz looks to revolutionize the world of art. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Words: Khari Clarke “I’m not even finished in here, I’m changing all this stuff out,” Swizz Beatz says, surveying the room. “I’m going to make it even crazier in here, it’s too […]
With the cost of living consistently escalating it’s increasingly difficult for low-income families to survive, especially in expensive metropolitan areas. Cutting corners to meet the monthly budget is second nature to many families. Fortunately, there’s an eco-friendly way to decrease the monthly electric bill that may evade most: solar panels. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information […]
