10 of the most explosive diss tracks in musical history, from Biggie Smalls to Bob Dylan By Fred Garratt-Stanley published 2 January 24 We take a rage-fuelled ride through some of the most incendiary songs that disrespect and disparage through the medium of music
Making Kendrick Lamar's Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers: "We've got no boundaries anymore. We can do whatever we want, whenever we want, however we want it" By Fred Garratt-Stanley published 23 December 23 Best of 2023: We dive into the key moments of sampling and production that shaped Kendrick Lamar's deeply confessional fourth studio album
How M1onTheBeat rose to the top of UK drill with just a laptop, a pair of monitors and a copy of FL Studio: "I want producers to thrive just as much as the people behind the microphone" By Fred Garratt-Stanley published 24 November 23 To mark the release of his debut solo project, we sit down with the pioneering producer known for his work with Drake, Headie One and Digga D
The making of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill: "God bless Mr. Rupert Neve - there wouldn't be a Miseducation without him" By Fred Garratt-Stanley published 29 August 23 In celebration of its 25th anniversary, we spoke to producers Gordon 'The Commissioner' Williams and Che Pope about the making of Lauryn Hill's hip-hop classic
5 songs you need to hear by... Kendrick Lamar By Fred Garratt-Stanley published 29 June 23 Over a dazzling five-album run, Compton's Kendrick Lamar has cemented his status as one of the greatest rappers of the 21st century
