"I was frustrated [after getting sober] that I couldn’t write songs in a half-hour without the cocaine, but I hit a creative burst this year. I’m sharper, I’m more on top of my game.”
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WATCH FOR THE HOOK
Sober and with Arcitype producing by his side, a Boston hip-hop stalwart modifies his craft and hustle
STL GLD UNVEIL NEW PROJECT + ARTWORK WITH LANDMARK MFA COLLABORATION
“Hip-hop was never meant to be here,” Moe Pope told the crowd of family, friends, and artistic associates who came out for the event.
BOXING THE MONOLITH
Esh swings hard with latest. Trust me, I’ve felt the punches.
SPECIAL GUEST POST BY AKROBATIK: THE BEST MUSIC I HEARD ALL SUMMER WAS MADE BY A BUNCH OF 16-YEAR-OLDS IN CAMBRIDGE
It’s a widely accepted notion that mainstream hip-hop artists, as well as their fans, have lowered the bar for what’s considered talent, or entertainment.
RAPPY ANNIVERSARY: MIND SPRAY CELEBRATES A YEAR OF COLLECTIVE RESIDENCY
Mind Spray works in Boston because there’s a huge amount of talent, but there’s also a huge lack of cohesion or community among the talented artists in the city.