The impact of underground rap label Rawkus Records on hip-hop’s landscape can’t be overstated, even twenty years after the release of Lyricist Lounge Vol. 1, the company’s first big swing at ...

To be an MC — at least in the way expressed above — is an arduous and relentless endeavor. Even if you have the gift of gab as a lyricist, there’s still a discipline necessary to craft the words one ...

Entertainment and record label conglomerate (and home of Cardi B) Warner Music Group is acquiring digital media company Uproxx. The press release reads: UPROXX will continue to be run by current CEO ...

On May 5, 1998, Rawkus Records released Lyricist Lounge, Volume One, a groundbreaking double-disc compilation that amplified the raw lyricism and creative depth of underground hip-hop at the time.

In 2017, declaring oneself a "self-made" artist is as much a marketing ploy as said artist's actual music and backstory. But 20 years ago, being an independent rap act wasn't much to write home about.

Keeping up with music news and resources like Spotify’s giant and regularly updated New Music Friday playlist are great ways to keep your listening habits from getting stale. Sometimes, though, you ...

The Hundreds and legendary hip-hop imprint Rawkus Records have joined forces this spring to present a brand new collaborative collection paying homage to the groundbreaking label. Honoring its ...

A great portion Rawkus’ success can be attributed to its core of in-house producers. That’s where Cincinnati beatsmith and dj Hi-Tek proved his worth. Providing the soundscape and occasional bars as ...

After eight years in business and releasing such groundbreaking artists as Mos Def and Talib Kweli, seminal hip-hop label Rawkus Records is closing their doors.According to sources, the label will ...

On May 5th, 1998 Rawkus Records released the first installment of the Lyricist Lounge albums titled Lyricist Lounge, Volume One, which showcased New York. It was a double-disc compilation that ...

After closing their West Coast office last month, Rawkus Records laid off over 50 percent of their New York City staff on Friday, December 7th. Despite rumors that Def Jam was buying a stake in the ...