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In the Beginning Curator Sean Corcoran Talks Hip-Hop Revolution By Kyle Eustice Photo historian Sean Corcoran has been in love with photographs as long as he can remember. As Curator of Prints and Photographs at the Museum of the City of New York, Corcoran has cultivated his passion into a reputable career. Originally from New York's Finger Lakes Region, Kodak was a big part of the economy at the time so he was captivated by photography at a very young age. After graduate school, he secured a job in the curatorial department at the George Eastman House in Rochester. He worked there for seven fruitful years, which allowed him to not only research and study the history of photography, but also afforded him the opportunity to learn the role of a curator. He began as a junior in the depar

There's a segment of Hip-Hop where lyricism still reigns supreme. Whether you're into the double time styles like Jaz-O and Twista, or you follow artists like Aesop Rock, the ability for an artist to tell a unique story is an integral yet often undermined part of the art form. After recently releasing "No1," the Jersey based wordsmith, Rich Quick, expands upon his catalog as he continues his climb towards success with, "On My Shoulderz." The second single from The Everywhere Man finds Quick dropping bars and hooks over STANKFOOT's keys and dirty snares. Lyrically, he can't be touched; Quick has created his own sense of style that is different enough for others to take notice. Simply put, his rhymes make rapping seem effortless. Quick can navigate his way through any style of producti

The Grateful Vursatyl the Great The RAPstation Interview By Kyle Eustice Hailing from the rainy Northwest city of Portland, Oregon, Vursatyl the Great is a talented emcee you've probably heard, but never heard of. As one-third of the critically acclaimed hip-hop group, Lifesavas, Vursatyl is a seasoned vet. Whether it's his work with Blackalicious, Lifesavas or as a solo artist, he always delivers a highly polished sound. Signed to Quannum Projects (established in 1991 by DJ Shadow, Blackalicious, Lyrics Born, and Lateef the Truthspeaker, among others), Lifesavas dropped their first album, Spirit in Stone, in 2003 and they followed it up with 2007's Gutterfly. For the first time, however, Vursatyl just got a taste of what it's like to be a solo artist after

Don Miguel, a multi-talented artist who has spent the last few years on the road touring and as a session musician for artists such as Stalley, G-Side, Meek Mill & Ne-Yo, just to name a few, is excited to debut his new single. "Merciless Manuscript" from his forthcoming debut LP, Waiting For Carmine, features the always dope Guilty Simpson and the legendary Percee P. Waiting For Carmine is produced entirely by Don Miguel (including the live instrumentation) and theme of the album deals specifically with Don's upbringing in his family's bar in Manhattan; and the various trials and tribulations that environment breeds. The project features many talented collaborators, including appearances from ST 2 Lettaz of G-Side, Guilty Simpson, Boldy James, Percee P, Rapsody,

Raz Fresco has teamed up with Raekwon for his latest single, "Influenza." The track is off Raz Fresco's upcoming album, Pablo Frescobar, which will be released on 6-2-15 on Black Light/Duck Down Music. Raz's self-produced debut features appearances from Raekwon, Joey Bada$$, Bishop Neru and Chuck Inglish. Raz Fresco is a 20-year old MC/Producer from Toronto, Canada and he's the lead member of the Hip-Hop collective, BKR$CLB. Raz has produced tracks for acts such as, Tyga, Big Sean, B.o.B., Wale, French Montana, Mac Miller and Bishop Nehru. Please visit https://soundcloud.com/razfresco/influenza-feat-raekwon/s-QfGOF to check out the new single now!

The Bleubird Interview By Kyle Eustice In honor of Fake Four, Inc. founder Ceschi Ramos's new album, Broken Bone Ballads (due April 7), we're digging into Fake Four’s roster to uncover what everyone else has been up to. Indie rapper Bleubird, real name Jacques Bruna, hails from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, where he currently resides today. But his journey is ongoing and he is certainly not tethered to one state - or country, for that matter. From Montreal to Berlin, he's made himself a home in plenty of unfamiliar places, only for them to become familiar and aid in his evolutionary process. His last Fake Four release, 2012's Cannonball, showcases Bleubird's penchant for descriptive words he so carefully crafts around soulful production by label mates Radical Face (Ele