MIC CHECK ONE TWO, ONE TWO

As we conclude our celebration of Black Music Month and hip-hop’s 50th, we’re delighted to present this playlist as a companion to our recent special issue. Compiled by our own Kyle Eustice, it offers both an overview of the genre’s evolution and deeper context for the stories we selected—from Afrika Bambaataa, Kendrick Lamar and Ice Cube to A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul and Tyler, The Creator. Bump it.

TIKTOK'S OLE OBERMANN: THE HITS INTERVIEW
He makes TikTok tick. (11/27a)
THE 2024 HITS LIST TURKEY TROT
...with all the trimmings (11/28a)
NEAR TRUTHS: WITCHING HOUR
Casting a spell (11/21a)
KENDRICK’S GNX: SONG BY SONG
Looking under the hood of surprise album (11/26a)
NEAR TRUTHS: EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED
One name keeps popping up amid the Roan-related speculation. (11/26a)
NOW WHAT?
We have no fucking idea.
COUNTRY'S NEWEST DISRUPTOR
Three chords and some truth you may not be ready for.
AI IS ALREADY EATING YOUR LUNCH
The kids can tell the difference... for now.
WHO'S BUYING THE DRINKS?
That's what we'd like to know.
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