Are Women Gaining More Power As Artists?
Maiya’s fashionable accessory - the Telfar bag - served as the thematic cornerstone for the song that propelled her into the spotlight as it popularized self-worth, confidence and hyper-femininity.
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Watch: Sleepy Hallow Puts Sheff G On The Phone at Rolling Loud
As Rolling Loud Miami came and went, fans got to enjoy a host of performances by over 100 of hip hop's best acts. Likewise, there were those unable to take part for various reasons. Notably, Lil Durk did not perform due to his recent…
Brooklyn’s Paramount Theatre To Be Renovated with Live Nation Partnership
Long Island University's (LIU) long-running restoration of the Brooklyn Paramount Theatre is expected to be completed in the first or second quarter of 2024. This will be accomplished with the aid of Live Nation, which currently has a…
“Book Of HOV” Exhibit Opens In Brooklyn, Celebrating The Legacy Of Jay-Z
The Brooklyn Public Library recently unveiled a tribute exhibition "The Book Of HOV," in honor of legendary rapper Jay-Z. The exhibit, divided up between key elements of Jay's career, is available for free to anyone with a library card.…
The Brooklyn Mirage Hosts Zamna Festival
The upcoming Zamna Festival on Saturday, August 5th at The Brooklyn Mirage is where the jungle meets lasers, and raves meet paradise. A one-of-a-kind outdoor venue in East Williamsburg, The Brooklyn Mirage will be transformed into an…
Hearing Aide: Birthh’s Romantic Declaration “Hyperdrive”
Birthh, a Brooklyn-based alternative pop artist, has released her third single, "Hyperdrive," from her upcoming studio album Moonlanded. The song is a futurist declaration of queer love with energetic lyrics that drift through time and…
Lowkey Legends: Your Old Droog
As a “self-aware slang slinger” Your Old Droog’s presence captivates countless city slickers worldwide. He radically explores the historical implications and inclinations of our complex lexicon. Through virtuosic analyses, in-depth…
Afropunk Brooklyn Returns For Summer 2023
Afropunk Brooklyn will be returning this year for another fun-filled weekend festival of fresh talent and amazing music. The annual cultural staple will be switching up venues this summer as it will be debuting at Greenpoint Terminal…
Brooklyn Public Library’s “Philosophy of Hip Hop” Exhibition Brings Culture…
As hip hop's 50th anniversary nears (August 11, 1973), the yearlong celebration of the world's most popular music genre has been ramping up. However, hip hop is more than just rhyming over drum patterns. After all, the graffiti artists,…
Hearing Aide: Nevāda Nevada’s Single “CHARGE!”
Nevāda Nevada, a rock band based in Brooklyn, has recently released their single "CHARGE!" which is a part of their upcoming debut LP Past Life. The piece is a rallying cry for activism, a song of unity in a time of crisis.
The…