Interviews Mykki Blanco Wanted to Rap in “the Tongue of the Illuminati” on New EP She’s also booked verses with Brenmar, Friendzone and Le1f 05.28.13Christina Lee
Interviews Thundercat on How Bill Murray and Loss Inspired ‘Apocalypse’ Hive talks to the musician about his pop culture obsessions and becoming a big kid. 05.21.13Christina Lee
Interviews Rittz is Cautiously Optimistic About His ‘Life and Times’ The Atlanta rapper talks to Hive about living at home and trying to find a niche in the industry. 05.16.13Christina Lee
Essays Sorry Jay-Z, But LL Cool J’s Still the Crossover King His moves weren’t always smart, but they set the stage for 2 Chainz and A$AP Rocky, among others. 05.10.13Christina Lee
Hive Five A Beginner’s Guide to Dean Blunt Hype Williams may be over but Blunt’s just getting started. 05.03.13Christina Lee
Q&A Shuggie Otis on Returning to ‘Inspiration Information,’ Re-emerging With ‘Wings of Love’ Hive talks to the musician just before his ‘Jimmy Fallon’ appearance. 04.17.13Christina Lee
Essays What Does Calling Someone “Soft” Mean in Hip Hop? On masculinity in hip hop, in a post-Drake/Kanye West/Odd Future world. 04.03.13Christina Lee
