Music Criticism

Beyoncé is a Clone. Be a Zombie.

From pop music to cinema, we’re living the collapse of uniqueness. In a culture of infinite versions, remembering how to rot may be the only…

Apr 19 •

Why Armand Hammer, Now

The New York rap duo work with past, present and future to make the most meaningful music in the world today.

Mar 19, 2024 •

Hip-hop is dying? To save it, 'Return to the 36 Chambers'

Ol' Dirty Bastard's uninhibited 1995 debut is rich with lessons for today.

Sep 7, 2023 •

Action Bronson's Contradictory Cacophony

The New York rapper's multifarious music offers a uniquely direct opportunity to consider one of the central tensions within the hip-hop genre.

Apr 9, 2023 •

Why Hip Hop is Special

Kanye West, 'Bandana' and Black Lives Matter.

Oct 17, 2022 •

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