Skinny Friedman
Kitty Pryde Might Have Gotten Booed Last Night, But She's Still Winning
So while what happened last night was unpleasant, it’s important to keep the long view on this. Kitty spit to several hundred people whether some of them wanted her there or not and that fact is more important than a few dudes feeling some kind of way abo
A Quick Look Into Hip-Hop's Odd Anti-Semitic Streak
There's been a strange renaissance of anti-Semitism in rap over the last couple of weeks. Though it's a reach to call this a "moment," there's definitely some tension about rappers being offensive right now.
Is "EDM" a Real Genre?
To label an artist or song as “EDM” carries with it certain connotations that could be construed as genre signifiers. But are genres even anything more than terms made up to sell records? And if EDM can be EDM by virtue of its context and practitioners ra
We Need More Nuance When Discussing Sexuality and Hip-Hop
Jason Collins' coming out was a great step forward for professional sports. What does it mean for hip-hop? And when will we have a clear grasp on the nuances of sexuality?
Jay Shells's Rap Lyrics Signs Project is Awesome and Worth Your Attention
The great part about this street art project is it actually rewards people who like rap music.
Rick Ross is a Terrible Misogynist, But He has No Idea how Molly Works
Like the entire startup industry, a lot of rap is just an imaginary arms race where ordinary dudes claim to have things they do not have. This goes for clothes, cars, sex and even drugs.
Cool Research, New York Times
Monday's Times article on the uncleared samples in Baauer's "Harlem Shake" is little more than poorly-researched hot garbage.
The Best HipHopDX Headlines of the Past Week, Rated in Beats by Dre (TM) Headphones
HipHopDX, proving the essence of "Real Hip-Hop" lies within posting as many non-news stories as humanly possible.
The Noisey Rap Ad-Lib Style Guide
Jeezy's laugh is different from Chief Keef's laugh is different from Jadakiss's laugh, etc.
Stop Paying Attention To Azealia Banks And Angel Haze, Trina Has A New Mixtape Out
Female rap isn't a zero-sum game. But maybe we should be paying attention to different female rappers?