How African Hip-Hop Is Becoming One of the World's Fastest-Growing Music Movements
For decades, conversations about hip-hop's biggest markets centered on cities such as New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta and...
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Independent Music
Stories filed under Independent Music from BACKDOWN Magazine.
Why Vinyl Records Are Making a Comeback in the Streaming Era
Every song imaginable is available with a few taps on a smartphone. Millions of tracks can be streamed instantly, playlists ...
Why West Coast Hip-Hop Collaborations Are Stronger Than Ever
Hip-hop has always been built through collaboration. Behind nearly every memorable record is a network of artists, producers, engin...