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They/He/Dyl. Idiotic rap/film writer. founder/writer/editor @hearingthingsco.bsky.social Host of the #ReelNotes podcast. Walkin' on water for tips. Never on schedule but always on time. #invoiceboyz
spoke to the legend Blockhead about some of his favorite production by people like Prince Paul, Fiona Apple, Black Sheep, RJD2, & making Boatshoes w Brian Ennals for the latest edition of The Producers at @hearingthingsco.bsky.social
Blockhead Breaks Down Seven Perfectly Produced Records
The legendary New York hip-hop producer dissects tracks by Black Sheep, Prince Paul, Fiona Apple, and more.
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wrote about the new Omari Lyseight album Digital and where it fits into the overall Surf Gang/10k Cinematic Universe for P4K
Omari Lyseight: Digital
Read Dylan Green’s review of the album.
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blogged about my first 10 months as a beatmaker and shared some thoughts on the whole gatekeeping production tips convo that’s been bubbling for the last week (not a huge fan!) for @hearingthingsco.bsky.social
How I Became A Beatmaker (By Watching Other People Make Beats)
A first-time beatmaker’s case for the nuances of developing style and gatekeeping within rap production.
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i wonder if Sackboy resents Astro Bot for taking his spot as PlayStation’s mascot or if he’s a professional about it
I don't post on here super often but I'd be remiss if I didn't mention I landed my @nytimes.com debut this week writing about the fifth iteration of MIKE's Young World
Where Rap’s Avant-Garde Takes Shape (Gift Article)
The Brooklyn festival Young World spotlights emergent indie rappers and veteran artists. It was the brainchild of Mike, an artist and label head who has become a fulcrum of the alt-rap scene.
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wrote about the glitz and paranoia of Rome Streetz’s Sock It 2 My Pocket, his most high-profile—and most penitent—project yet for @pitchfork.com
Rome Streetz: Sock It 2 My Pocket
Read Dylan Green’s review of the album.
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This piece that initially ran on @hearingthingsco.bsky.social is also now on Hell Gate. Photos by yours truly 🥰
Hell Gate *subscribe today!*@hellgatenyc.com · 2mo agoThe influential New York rapper soaks in the city’s greenery while talking about growing up without aging out, his struggles with sobriety, and crafting his lush new album, "Ancient History." hellgatenyc.com/a-day-in-the...
Ancient History is gonna probably end up landing somewhere in my top 10 rap albums of the year, I think. Shouts to @cinemasai.bsky.social for this. (A reprint from @hearingthingsco.bsky.social if I'm not mistaken.) Support independent artists *and* independent journalism.
Hell Gate *subscribe today!*@hellgatenyc.com · 2mo agoThe influential New York rapper soaks in the city’s greenery while talking about growing up without aging out, his struggles with sobriety, and crafting his lush new album, "Ancient History." hellgatenyc.com/a-day-in-the...
had a long convo w Navy Blue about the creation of Sir Render and some of his favorite songs by Vashti Bunyan, Broadcast, and, of course, Ka for our Words Matter series at @hearingthingsco.bsky.social
Navy Blue on The Lyrics that Changed His Life
The rapper-producer, model, and skateboarder breaks down songs from Vashti Bunyan, Broadcast, and the late Brooklyn rapper Ka
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profiled Wiki for @hearingthingsco.bsky.social. we spent the afternoon of Game 3 of the Knicks/Spurs Finals in Seward Park talking sobriety, Marty Supreme, the ever-changing NY indie rap scene, and Ancient History (exclusive 📸 by @thisisnotaphotograph.com!)
A Day in the Park with Wiki
The influential New York rapper soaks in the city’s greenery while talking about growing up without aging out, his struggles with sobriety, and crafting his lush new album, Ancient History.
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profiled Wiki for @hearingthingsco.bsky.social. we spent the afternoon of Game 3 of the Knicks/Spurs Finals in Seward Park talking sobriety, Marty Supreme, the ever-changing NY indie rap scene, and Ancient History (exclusive 📸 by @thisisnotaphotograph.com!)
A Day in the Park with Wiki
The influential New York rapper soaks in the city’s greenery while talking about growing up without aging out, his struggles with sobriety, and crafting his lush new album, Ancient History.
hearingthings.co
already wondering which rapper will be the first to spit "gave her the tip like OG Anunoby"
got wings w KJade while she was in New York last month and profiled her for the latest edition of Going Up at @hearingthingsco.bsky.social
The Tender Ferocity of Hip-Hop Upstart KJade
The Phoenix rapper opens up about family, moving to New York, writing through the pain, and her dazzling debut album, ‘On Everything I Love.’
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As a member of Cannibal Ox, Vordul Mega was one of the most adventurous rappers of the 2000s—until he all but disappeared. After nearly two decades of struggle, he's back to claim his legacy. Read our profile of the underground icon
The Return of Vordul Mega, Underground Rap’s Missing Link
As a member of Cannibal Ox, Vordul Mega was one of the most adventurous rappers of the 2000s—until he all but disappeared. After nearly two decades of struggle, he's back to claim his legacy.
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edited this fantastic piece by @gardenerjams.bsky.social. honored and geeked to publish an interview w one of the greats on my website
Hearing Things@hearingthingsco.bsky.social · 3mo agoAs a member of Cannibal Ox, Vordul Mega was one of the most adventurous rappers of the 2000s—until he all but disappeared. After nearly two decades of struggle, he's back to claim his legacy. Read our profile of the underground icon
in non-Drake related news I spoke to Milwaukee’s Myaap for our Credit History series at @hearingthingsco.bsky.social. highlights include meals cooked for her girlfriend, custom-made sets of fairy wings, and her one-of-a-kind bustdown Tinkerbell pendant
Myaap Explains Her Credit Card Statement
The Milwaukee rap princess talks through recent purchases, including designer clothes, dinner for her girlfriend, and a bustdown Tinkerbell pendant
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Future said his druggie image was marketing. Jay Z "lost 92 bricks." Jadakiss bathtub lift up and his walls do a 360. Drake exists. Rick Ross was a CO and lied about it until people had proof. I wish people would just say they don't like women and move along.
Xavier D’Leau@xavierdleau.com · 4mo agosomeone on the #otherside pointed out that it's difficult to listen to female rap when they don't practice what they preach. and i was like...well the men don't either so what are we...
wrote a bit about JPEGMafia and "experimental rap" for this week's Five Songs at @hearingthingsco.bsky.social
JPEGMafia's Bit Is Wearing Thin
Plus: Kacey and Miranda squash the beef
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caught up w Flying Lotus over gyoza and edamame back in January and spoke to him about being inspired by the production of Marvin Gaye, Curtis Mayfield, Madlib, J Dilla, Queen, DJ Quik, & more for our Producers series at @hearingthingsco.bsky.social
Flying Lotus Breaks Down 8 Perfectly Produced Records
The Los Angeles-bred producer and founder of Brainfeeder Records dissects tracks by faves including Marvin Gaye, Queen, J Dilla, Madlib, and more.
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wrote about Blu & Exile's Time Heals Everything and the virtues of rapping about rapping for this week's Five Albums at @hearingthingsco.bsky.social
Find Trent Reznor in The Club
Plus 1970s Congolese funk that sounds like it went through a meat pulverizer!
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went long on the new Earl Sweatshirt, MIKE, and Sideshow albums in relation to how they subvert hip-hop's chosen one motif--while still outrapping the competition--for @hearingthingsco.bsky.social www.hearingthings.co/earl-sweatsh...
Earl Sweatshirt, Mike, and Sideshow Are Proving That Rap Doesn’t Need to Have a Chosen One
Recent albums from the indie rap heroes gracefully toe the line between humility and divinity
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wrote about Chief Keef's Skeletor, which is fun and reflective in spots but won't be making Sosa's highlight reel, for Pitchfork
Chief Keef: Skeletor
Read Dylan Green’s review of the album.
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spoke to Elucid about the five songs he’d want played at his funeral (he prefers “homegoing”) for our Existential Playlist series at @hearingthingsco.bsky.social. we also spoke on fatherhood, fish fries, and the closing of the Colosseum, among other shit
Elucid on the Music He Wants to Soundtrack His Funeral
The Queens-born rapper/producer speaks on fatherhood, the joy of celebrating life, and the nooks and crannies of his album I Guess U Had To Be There.
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wrote about The Scythe’s debut, which is fun in spots but doesn’t measure up to the sum of its parts (Denzel Curry, TiaCorine, BKTHERULA, Ferg, Key Nyata) for P4K
The Scythe / Denzel Curry: Strictly 4 the Scythe
Read Dylan Green’s review of the album.
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spoke w GENA, the duo consisting of Liv.e and Karriem Riggins about love, the healing power of Martin, and the art of going outside for @hearingthingsco.bsky.social. And yes, the pleasure was mine
Liv.e and Karriem Riggins Want You to Love Each Other and Go Outside
The singer-producer duo known as GENA speak on romance, comfort, the relationship between rap and R&B, and creating their debut album, The Pleasure Is Yours
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was also featured in this exhaustive piece by Abe Beame about the shrinking of hip-hop archives for Defector!
🧢@abebeame.bsky.social · 6mo agoI wrote about old rap magazines, the fight for the future of hip hop’s past, and the impact the digital age has had on history, for @defector.com defector.com/lost-recipes
I wrote about old rap magazines, the fight for the future of hip hop’s past, and the impact the digital age has had on history, for @defector.com defector.com/lost-recipes
Lost Recipes | Defector
In 1991, Spin magazine took the Compton rap collective N.W.A out to eat for a profile at the Russian Tea Room in Manhattan. The white author presents gangsta rap as a cynical enterprise, no different ...
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my latest piece for Pigeons and Planes attempts to answer an age-old question in rap circles: what does it mean to be "underground"? spoke to a grip of artists across the spectrum in an attempt to find the answer
What Does Underground Rap Even Mean in 2026?
The term “underground” is used to describe everyone from indie rappers like MIKE to idiosyncratic stars like Ken Carson. So, what does it even mean for rap music in 2026?
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*slot machine voice* better luck next time :( wrote about the new Baby Keem for P4K
Baby Keem: Ca$ino
Read Dylan Green’s review of the album.
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