David Smith
David Smith is an urban culture expert, writing about the evolution of hip-hop, street fashion, and the latest trends in the music scene. His voice highlights the real stories behind the beats.
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26G: The Independent Creative Powerhouse Turning Thousands of Songs Into a Legacy
From Brooklyn, New York, Nicolas Jean, professionally known as 26G, has spent…
Fans Could Become the New First Check in Music — and Ceno Is Testing It
Before an album can make money, somebody usually has to spend money.…
Beyond Genres: The All-Round Technician
An Exclusive Interview with Nate Franchesco Q: You've been called a virtuoso…
Holy Sinner’s “Sinner’s Circle Saturday” Brings Hip-Hop, Fashion, Food and Community Together in Columbus, Ohio
The Council 2432 Headlines an All-Ages Experience Featuring Live Performances, Exclusive Shopping…
Witch Cabin’s “We Want Connection” Arrives at Exactly the Right Time
The Los Angeles producer is proving electronic music can move both the…
Black Dresses: Another diamond from the second wave of lazer
Lazer reached its peak in the second half of the 2010s. The…
Attack the Sound Reach #60 on the UK iTunes Chart With “Fadiya”
Chicago based band Attack the Sound are continuing to gain international momentum…
Charli XCX, Bleachers, Jill Scott, MUNA and More: Which New Release Is Your Favorite This Week? Cast Your Vote!
Love was definitely in the air this Valentine’s Day weekend — and…
A new book explores the legacy of Motown trailblazer Sylvia Moy — but her family says they feel “deeply betrayed.” So what really happened?
When journalist Margena A. Christian set out to write It’s No Wonder:…
No, Diplo wasn’t the grass bush at Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show
When a video of Diplo dressed as one of the now-iconic grassy…