French cult film ‘La Haine’ returns as hip-hop musical with tensions persisting in poor suburbs
The critically acclaimed French film “La Haine” is being adapted into a musical show nearly three decades after becoming a classic
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New Music Friday: The best albums out Sept. 20 : All Songs Considered
NPR Music's Daoud Tyler-Ameen and Lars Gotrich provide a guide the most exciting new releases out today. This week, the selections include some recordings that are new and some that are as much as a half-century old, verging on mythological. The producer Jamie xx began his career as a teenager making beats for the moody electronic band The xx. His solo recordings, including the new album In Waves, have tapped into a higher energy and a wider range of sounds. […]
Is Diddy hip-hop’s Weinstein? Plus, Brittany gets rejected : It’s Been a Minute
On Monday, the embattled rap mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs was arrested and charged with sex trafficking and racketeering. He's been denied bail twice, and is facing a sentence of 15 years to life in prison. Host Brittany Luse is joined by NPR Music editor Sidney Madden and legal affairs reporter Meghann Cuniff to understand what this indictment means for Combs and if this could be the beginning of a #MeToo movement in hip-hop.Then, Brittany is joined by Tony Tulathimutte, author […]
Travis Scott Eclipses Kanye West On Most Streamed Rappers List
Travis Scott has overtaken Kanye West as one of the most streamed rappers globally and is rapidly approaching Eminem in the top three.
Future Removed All Features From “Mixtape Pluto” And Fans Are Confused
Future touted some major collaborators on his new album, but none of them made the final cut. Fans are wondering what happened.
Prince Mula Drops Dynamic Visual For “Yimp Talk”
Prince Mula, the rising Hip Hop artist from San Jose, CA, is making waves with his distinctive sound, sharp lyricism, and an undeniable grind. As an independent
GloRilla Absolutely Rattles The Trunk With New Single “HOLLON”
GloRilla has another single from her upcoming album ready to go, and it may just be her hardest release yet.
LL Cool J on Diddy arrest: ‘I feel for his kids’
Rapper-actor LL Cool J spoke at a Black Music Action Coalition gala about being honored by the group — and Sean "Diddy" Combs' arrest earlier in the week. The two
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