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Sittin’ In Viccy Park: Nas & Illmatic Live At Lovebox

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Black Sky Thinking

Kid N’ Playa: The Role Of The Child’s Voice In Hip Hop

Paul Rekret looks at the role of childhood and children's voices in hip hop. Picture of 9-year-old rapper Lil Poopy taken from YouTube

Anniversary

Back Down Memory Lane: Illmatic By Nas Revisited

Illmatic is one of the greatest albums recorded, in any genre. Angus Batey examines where it came from, what influence it wielded and what effect it had on Nas' career
Anniversary

EPMD’s Business Never Personal Revisited 20 Years On

Angus Batey speaks to Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith about EPMD's underrated fourth album

Baker’s Dozen Appearances 5

Baker's Dozen

Keep Going: Seb Rochford’s Favourite Records

As he releases his uplifting new album about weathering tough times, the rule-breaking drummer and composer shares the records that have shaped his life – spanning Grace Jones, Thelonious Monk, Slayer and more
Baker's Dozen

Marking A Time: Ghetts’ Favourite Albums

As Ghetts releases his new album Ghetto Gospel - The New Testament, the London-based rapper guides Tara Joshi through 13 favourite records, from Michael Jackson to Jay-Z, Tupac, Notorious BIG and those closer to home including Kano and Klashnekoff
Baker's Dozen

Redemption In Crapness: Sleaford Mod Jason Williamson’s Inspiration LPs

As Sleaford Mods release new album English Tapas, Jason Williamson guides Hazel Sheffield through the records that inspired him, from Wu-Tang to The Meteors and RZA to The Meteors
Baker's Dozen

Champion Versions: Steve Mason’s Favourite Albums

With his new solo album, Meet The Humans, just released, the prolific musician and former Beta Band man gives Joe Clay a tour of his record collection, meandering through electro, hip-hop, punk and more
Baker's Dozen

Feel Good Music: Nightmares On Wax’s Favourite Albums

Following the release of his new album Feelin' Good, NOW's George Evelyn distils his crate-digging exploits into 13 top records

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