Boston had one hell of a year and we've got 30 records to prove it.
hip hop
DEAR READER: A COUPLE WORDS ON HIP-HOP, HATRED, AND COMMUNITY
More important than the ink I spilled, however, was the family I became a part of.
SAMMUS: THE CORNELL PHD STUDENT WHO RAPS ABOUT NERDDOM AND BEYOND
The alter-ego of a hip-hop musician who's tackling what women, gamers, and the new African-American community yearn to hear.
ALLSTON CHRISTMAS: SANTA BROUGHT A FREE CONCERT THIS YEAR
Forget about free furniture. Allston's unofficial holiday gets a treat from Blake Babies, Doped Up Dollies, Weakened Friends, and Dutch Rebelle.
THE RIPE STUFF: FRESH PRODUCE TURNS 10
‘I gave it all up for the Good Life.’ An aural history.
WAY MORE PARTIES IN LA: NEW ORLEANS RAPPER PELL WILL BE YOUR NEW OBSESSION
A year ago, Pell didn’t know how to dance. But now? The Los Angeles-via-New Orleans independent rapper is smoother than Pharrell.
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.
NATURAL BORN GLOBETROTTERS: N.B.S. AND SNOWGOONS RETURN TO MIDDLE EAST UPSTAIRS
No longer trapped in America, hip hop act N.B.S. spits worldwide with Snowgoons.
REVIEW: KATE TEMPEST @ GREAT SCOTT, MON 6/8
Kate Tempest used Great Scott as a playground to prove her live shows are worth the hype.
FOTOBOM: CHANCE THE RAPPER, ACTION BRONSON AT THE SINCLAIR 4/30
With two remarkably memorable performances down, it seemed impossible that an even greater name take over the stage, but luck (and excellent curating) was on everyone's side.