Sweeping The Nation — The first year of the millennium! Nu-metal! Metallica vs Napster! Coldplay! Stan! Um, here's what else went on in a fertile year, new century anxiety likely contributing to much boundary pushing, intensity and inventiveness. Shellac - Prayer To G... more info

Stereogum — LA rap collective Brockhampton released their debut album Saturation this summer, and today they're already back with the lead single from follow-up Saturation II. "Gummy" is a grimy update on the funky West Coast rider music of the '90s infused with... more info

Stereogum — Chipotle and Wu-Tang's RZA have partnered on a new promotional endeavor called SAVOR.WAVS. Chipotle customers can visit this website and "compose" a chipotle order; as you build their burrito bowl or whatever, each ingredient added will make a sound.... more info

New York Post — With the help of his Wu-Tang Clan compadres, Raekwon (real name Corey Woods) helped redefine the sound of New York City street rap during the ’90s. The group is legendary in their native Staten Island, and even though Raekwon, 47, now lives in Atla... more info

AllHipHop — SEE WHAT THE CHEF HAS TO SAY ABOUT LINES FROM SOME OF HIS FELLOW RAPPERS more info

AllHipHop — RZA: ANYBODY SIPPING ON THAT SYRUP THAT'S MAKING YOU MUMBLE, LEAVE THE SYRUP ALONE more info

AllHipHop — THE COLLECTION ALSO FEATURES NAS, DANNY BROWN, RUN THE JEWELS, TOO $HORT & MORE more info

Stereogum — Wu-Tang Clan contributed a new track to the soundtrack for HBO's Silicon Valley, which also includes the Hudson Mohawke song "Passports" that came out earlier this week. The new Wu-Tang song is called "Don't Stop," and you can listen to it via Billb... more info

AllHipHop — WU-TANG REUNITES! READ MORE! more info

Stereogum — POP Montreal will celebrate its #Sweet16 this September, and as usual the festival has lined up an eclectic array of performers for its assortment of showcases across the city. Topping the bill are revived lo-fi shit-kickers Royal Trux, samba legend ... more info