A (Not At All Definitive) History of Hip Hop Mixtapes
Noz details how the cassette tape industry helped to spread the genre far and wide.
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Hip Hop Pit Stop #2: Noz on Houston's Killa Kyleon & Coppertone Conspiracy
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Rap 1.0: A History of the Early Hip Hop Internet
A trip through the bizarre and forgotten corners of the hip hop Internet.
Cyber Secrets #4: Noz
The notorious blogger and rap scholar takes us on a tour of the information superhighway.
Hip Hop Pit Stop #6: Richmond Raps
Intrepid rap explorer Noz follows the trail of Calvin T & Magic Mike to find Iamsu and HBK.
Hip Hop Pit Stop #5: Orlando’s Armstrong And Grandaddy Souf
In his ongoing study of regional rap scenes, hip hop scholar Noz peeks behind the mouse ears into the shadows of the sunshine state.
Egyptian Lover
A king of electro, live and direct from the 2013 Red Bull Music Academy
Hip Hop Pit Stop #4: The Slow And Low Sound Of Memphis’s DJ Spanish Fly
In his never-ending journey through regional rap scenes, hip hop scholar Noz heads to Memphis to meet the slow-and-low, 808-bass wizard DJ Spanish Fly.
Rescued From The Fire #40: Mr. Muthaf***in’ Exquire
The Brooklyn rapper saves a maggot brained MP before his house gets lit.
Hip Hop Pit Stop #3: DC’s Fat Rodney And Fat Trel
In his continuing exploration of local rap scenes, hip hop head Noz finds the underbelly of Chocolate City.
Hip Hop Pit Stop #2.5: Houston And Odd Squad’s Rob Quest
In his prolonged account of Houston history, Noz encounters Odd Squad.
Hip Hop Pit Stop #2: Noz on Houston's Killa Kyleon & Coppertone Conspiracy
In his second stop, rap scholar Noz tells us Houston isn't just about getting screwed.
Hip Hop Pit Stop #1: Noz on Nashville’s Starlito and Blow Pop Crew
Hip hop connoisseur par excellence, Academy lecture host, and blogger behind Cocaine Blunts, Noz visits a different city off the beaten path each month off to discover the backstories behind the beats.
Sadness Hides The Sun: Noz's darkest rap videos
With the Academy over and the post-mortem depression sinking in, it seems only right that the resident rap scholar Andrew Noz would pick 13 of the saddest southern rap songs ever put to wax. Pour a lil' liquor for the crew.
The Mind of Mannie Fresh
Andrew Noz recounts his favourite Mannie moments...
