Stereogum — The rowdy New York experimental rap crew Ratking are playing Lollapalooza this weekend, and to heighten anticipation for their set they’ve released a remix of their So It Goes single “Canal” by none other than Beastie Boy Adam Horovitz. Ad-Rock... more info
Brooklyn Vegan — by Andrew Sacher Ab-Soul in Williamsburg Park in 2013 (more by Amanda Hatfield) There's never a lack of great hip hop shows going on in NYC. Here's a roundup of a few of the good ones coming up, plus a... more info
Brooklyn Vegan — Ratking @ 50 Kent during Northside 2014 (more by PSquared) Summerscreen starts next week and will run every Wednesday through August 13 with free movies and live music in McCarren Park. The movie schedule has been up for a while... more info
Nialler9 —
The best of the month in a playlist featuring Little Dragon, Todd Terje, SZA, Jamie xx, Kelis,Ratking and more. The chart: Little Dragon – ‘Paris’ Todd Terje – ‘Delorean Dynamite’ Ben Khan – ‘Savage’ Blood Orange – ‘Uncle Ace... more info
Nialler9 —
Introducing your debut album with a statement that suggests discarding hip-hop legacy when comparing today’s new generation of rappers is both brazen and commendable. It’s a statement of intent from New York’s Ratking: Wiki, Hak and elder prod... more info