Reviews
-

brand nubian
New York hip-hop group central to the Native Tongues movement, known for socially conscious lyrics and Five Percenter philosophy.
-

brainfeeder
Los Angeles record label founded by Flying Lotus, home to Thundercat, Kamasi Washington, and Hiatus Kaiyote.
-

blueprint
Columbus, Ohio rapper and producer, member of Soul Position with RJD2 and Greenhouse Effect, known for witty, everyman lyricism.
-

blood of abraham
Los Angeles hip-hop duo and early Project Blowed affiliates, known for Afrocentric, politically charged style.
-

blackalicious
Sacramento duo of Gift of Gab and Chief Xcel, creators of spiritually uplifting, technically brilliant hip-hop including the classic album Blazing Arrow.
-

black sheep
New York hip-hop duo of Dres and Mista Lawnge, members of the Native Tongues collective.
-

black milk
Detroit rapper and producer known for his hard-hitting, soul-sampled beats and work with Slum Village, Elzhi, and Random Axe.
-

bicasso
Oakland-based rapper, producer, and visual artist, founding member of the Living Legends crew.
-

beatbusta
Toronto-based beatmaker and producer specializing in soulful, sample-heavy boom-bap instrumentals.
