The proposed bill from state senators Brad Hoylman and Jamaal Bailey, titled “Rap Music on Trial,” would protect defendants’ “creative expression” and guard against racial bias
The weekly series will feature the best new music from up and down the country
The Lucknow-bred rapper says, ‘The EP revolves around a very practical experience that I have gone through’
“It takes me back to a time where a free-willed kid dreamed of doing something out of the box,” says rapper Chaitnya Sharma
The American hip-hop artist opens up about his latest record, written in self-isolation and what it feels like to be in the U.S. at this point
Always a rebel to the current, the adidas Originals Superstar moved hip-hop from the fringe towards the mainstream
Protest, subversion and experimentation reigned strong this year
The comedy-music duo make their India debut this weekend
Heavyweight rap stars, diverse collaborations and vibrant graffiti set the tone for Rolling Stone India and Qyuki’s debut hip-hop gig at Famous Studios
The Mumbai multilingual rap crew on the power of language, artist rights and competition in Indian hip-hop