Scotty Li

2020 was a year that put a lot of things on hold. Plenty of tours, festivals and films had to be put on the back burner. The good news is that the lull led many people to spend more time…

Earlier this month, Dr. Dre was rushed to the hospital after suffering a brain aneurysm and spent over a week in the ICU. But, Dre remains tough as ever -- the day after his January 17th release, he was back…

Throughout the world, hip hop is a male dominated music style. That hasn't stopped women from carving their own corners and finding worldwide recognition. If you're looking to expand your playlists, these Asian female rappers are a good place to…

By the time Gutter Rainbows came out, hip hop was entrenched enough that it had spurred a vibrant alternative hip hop scene. Talib Kweli's fourth album hit #7 on the Billboard Hip Hop and R&B Chart,and #4 on tier Independent…

Hashtag takeovers on Twitter and dance video trends of TikTok have served to bring K-Pop further into US consciousness over the past year. But, K-Pop artists have been fans of American music for years, especially hip hop. Many K-Pop tracks…

Over the past decade, hip hop's place in the music landscape has only gotten more secure. Track after track tops mainstream charts, and songs from all genres feature guest appearances from hip hop's top stars. Picking the best from the…

Since Megan Thee Stallion dropped "Good News," the album has been tearing up the charts. In its first full week after release, it hit the second spot on the Billboard 200 and became the most streamed album worldwide. While Megan's…

Listeners tend to think of hip hop as something that rose from Latin and Black communities in cities like L.A. and New York. But, Asian-American performers and producers have been part of the scene since nearly the beginning. Doubtful? Check…