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brittany spanos đ§ż
6 days ago
some personal news: after 11 years i was laid off from rolling stone! kind of surreal feeling to start over but excited to see what's next đ«¶
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send some $$ to the legendary
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post-layoff
gofund.me/f3693630e
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Donate to offering support after rolling stone layoff, organized by Andre Gee
Last week, after three years at Rolling Stone, I was unexpectedly laid off. Appa⊠Andre Gee needs your support for offering support after rolling stone layoff
https://gofund.me/f3693630e
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after 3 years, i was laid off by rolling stone. im appreciative of my time there, but i know this is opening a better pathđđż putting everything into my newsletter for now, plz subscribe:
andrejgee.substack.com
+ a gofundme for anyone who'd like to help:
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Donate to offering support after rolling stone layoff, organized by Andre Gee
Last week, after three years at Rolling Stone, I was unexpectedly laid off. Appa⊠Andre Gee needs your support for offering support after rolling stone layoff
https://www.gofundme.com/f/offering-support-after-rolling-stone-layoff
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are you subscribed to my
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3 months ago
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are you subscribed to my
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3 months ago
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I spoke to Chris Smalls about his organizing journey, his recent experience in an Israeli prison, &his future plans, including ârevitalizingâ the American Labor Party.
@rollingstone.com
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He Tried to Bring Aid to Gaza. Now He's Ready to Sue Israel
Former Amazon Labor Union president Chris Smalls said Israelâs military forces assaulted him after intercepting an aid flotilla heading to Gaza.
https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/chris-smalls-sue-israel-gaza-aid-palestinians-amazon-1235411568/?utm_source=edit-vip
4 months ago
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Drake has made a fortune from hip-hop while pretending its core tenets donât apply to him. But maybe, to his ardent fans, they donât. the latest for my
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Drakeâs Litigious Moves Arenât âHip-Hopâ â But It Doesnât Matter To His Fans
Drake has made a fortune from hip-hop while pretending its core tenets donât apply to him. But maybe, to his ardent fans, they donât.
https://open.substack.com/pub/morefire/p/drakes-litigious-moves-arent-hip?r=nkj5&utm_medium=ios
4 months ago
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A source close to Lil Wayne tells
@rollingstone.com
that the recent mixtape uploads on his DSP pages were ânot legitimate,â exemplifying what one industry insider says is a âtoo easyâ process for people to upload unlicensed music to artistâs official pages.
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Classic Lil Wayne and Rick Ross Mixtapes Are Showing up on Streaming Without Permission
Industry insiders say itâs âtoo easyâ for a random person to upload an artistâs unlicensed music to their page
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/classic-rap-mixtapes-streaming-platforms-without-permission-1235405300/?utm_source=edit-vip
4 months ago
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I wrote about the ins and outs of Clipseâs âLet God Sort Em Outâ rollout. It was an intentional, nostalgic press run that, for several reasons, we may never see again.
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Clipse Had the Most Traditional Album Rollout in Years--and It Worked
Blog-era rap fans were treated to a wealth of interviews and teasers ahead of the album, which proved to be Clipse's best-performing record yet
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/clipse-allbum-rollout-chart-success-1235394341/?utm_source=edit-vip
5 months ago
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Spoke with Tyler Carter & Jackie Plaza of SeaWorld San Diego about their Y2K hip-hop & R&B-celebrating Summer Spectacular series
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How SeaWorld San Diego Made One of the Summer's Most Viral Concert Series
From Bow Wow to the Ying Yang Twins, the aquatic amusement park has been home to some surprisingly well-curated concert lineups
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/seaworld-san-diego-summer-concert-series-1235394058/?utm_source=edit-vip
5 months ago
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Profiled rising Queens rapper Bay Swag. Talked about his new album 'Damaged Thoughts,' his father Bay Lloyd's influence on his life, &the rise of 'Sexy Drill.'
@rollingstone.com
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How Bay Swag Turned His Pain Into a Debut That's Both Fun and Vulnerable
Queens MC also talks about his friendships with rap legends like Young Thug and Meek Mill, and the influence of his incarcerated father on his work
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/bay-swag-damaged-thoughts-interview-1235391999/
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The Wu-Tang Clanâs possible MSG farewell was a star-studded showcase worth of their legacy.
@rollingstone.com
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
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Wu-Tang Clan Bid Farewell to New York in Majestic Fashion
Wu Tang Clan bring the ruckus to Madison Square Garden during their farewell tour.
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-live-reviews/wu-tang-clan-madison-square-garden-review-1235387778/
5 months ago
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Drakeâs âWhat Did I Missâ is solid, but it feels less convincing due to his UMG lawsuit. The dynamic could be a harbinger for his âIcemanâ era.
@rollingstone.com
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Drake's 'Iceman' Era Could Be a Misstep if It's Too Focused on Beef
Drake's 'Iceman' lead single "What Did I Miss" hints at a vengeance-filled project
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/drake-what-did-i-miss-essay-1235380041/
5 months ago
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the reaction after the Diddy verdict proves that too many of us donât know how to be real about patriarchal violence, &may never will.
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Beating RICO Charges Doesn't Make Diddy a Hero
The public's focus on Sean "Diddy" Combs evading the more serious charges against him ignores the plight of his victims
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/diddy-beats-rico-charges-celebrations-1235378593/
5 months ago
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I spoke with several Angelenos bout the ICE raids in LA &their experience at recent protests, which was much different than what Trump is telling the world.
@rollingstone.com
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'L.A. Was Not on Fire': Angelenos Speak on Trump's ICE Raids and 'Escalation'
Angelenos dispute Donald Trumpâs claim that L.A. âwould be burning down,â amid anti-ICE protests, if he didnât send in the National Guard.
https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/los-angeles-not-on-fire-trump-ice-protests-national-guard-1235363990/
6 months ago
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Scarlett Harris
7 months ago
âWeâre consistently so fascinated by queerness that it takes precedence over sexual assault.â
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via
@andrejgee.bsky.social
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The Diddy Allegations Aren't Entertainment. They're Disturbing
The sexual misconduct allegations against Diddy continue to be disturbing. But to some, theyâre entertaining.
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/diddy-lawsuit-allegations-meek-mill-1234978595/
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The Joey Bada$$ vs. everyone beef is fun â if you don't ask too many questions about its genesis or homophobic bars
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The Joey Bada$$ vs. Everyone Beef Is Fun, But What's It Really About?
Joey Badass' feud with Ray Vaughn and a slew of others has been marred by homophobic bars and a general feeling of attention-seeking
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/joey-badass-ray-vaughn-kendrick-beef-reason-why-1235346061/
7 months ago
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7 months ago
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Misogynoir is a systemic issue worldwide. But the way itâs manifesting in the hip-hop community, fueled by an online culture increasingly influenced by the misogynistic âmanosphere,â is more suffocating than ever.
@rollingstone.com
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
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Hip-Hop Has a History of Misogyny. The Internet is Making it Worse
Cassie's testimony in the Diddy trial is fueling rumors and speculation from commentators online. It's part of a worrisome trend of misogynoir
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/hip-hop-manosphere-cassie-1235341559/
7 months ago
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Proud to say that I received a 2025
@nypressclub.bsky.social
Journalism Award for Political Reporting for my 2024 âYoung, Black, And Done With Bidenâ report.
@rollingstone.com
7 months ago
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I spoke to
@pjmorton.bsky.social
about acquiring & 're-presenting' the legendary Studio In The Country in Bogalusa, LA, where he plans to start a festival &live performance series.
@rollingstone.com
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PJ Morton Is 'Re-Presenting' a Legendary Louisiana Studio for a New Generation
Musician PJ Morton purchased Studio in the Country, where Stevie Wonder and Willie Nelson once recorded, to preserve the Louisiana landmark.
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/pj-morton-studio-in-the-country-louisiana-1235332677/
7 months ago
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Fred October
8 months ago
I read this today and you should too. Absolutely fantastic.
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Nitish Pahwa
8 months ago
Andre is unstoppableâcongrats, my friend
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Asawin Suebsaeng
8 months ago
read this story Side note: proud to have a story i contributed to â CITIZEN ELON â sitting there on the cover next to Andreâs work
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My first
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cover profile: A crosscountry, all-hours-of-the-night journey to speak with Lil Wayne.
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
8 months ago
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Jonathan Bernstein
8 months ago
Loved reading
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on finstas
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How Public 'Finsta' Accounts Became the New Album Rollout Method
Rapper finstas are the new method of promotion for artists introducing new music.
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/finsta-accounts-album-rollout-method-1235314075/
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Michael Stover I Artist & Creative Marketing I
8 months ago
im in Rolling Stone today talking about Finstas and their impact on an album rollout and how they can help build and connect with your audience as an artist or creative. written by
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How Public 'Finsta' Accounts Became the New Album Rollout Method
Rapper finstas are the new method of promotion for artists introducing new music.
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/finsta-accounts-album-rollout-method-1235314075/
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I talked to music marketing experts Ka5sh &
@bigsto.bsky.social
about Finstas becoming a new album rollout tool.
@rollingstone.com
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
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How Public 'Finsta' Accounts Became the New Album Rollout Method
Rapper finstas are the new method of promotion for artists introducing new music.
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/finsta-accounts-album-rollout-method-1235314075/
8 months ago
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I spoke with Tray Chaney & Anwan âBig Gâ Glover about their âThe Wireâ Reunion movement, &the push to have HBO produce a series where Chaney interviews every living cast member.
@rollingstone.com
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Inside the Push to Bring a 'Wire' Reunion to HBO
'The Wire' actor Tray Chaney, who played Poot, wants to interview every living cast member from the series in a tribute to its legacy.
https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-features/the-wire-reunion-tray-chaney-1235310592/
8 months ago
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At the same time that rap fans bemoan the death of rap stardom, thereâs dismay that Doechii is becoming a rap star. The dynamic is rooted in misogyny, prejudice, &misconceptions of how the industry works.
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www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
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The Online Doechii Hate Is Unwarranted
The pushback that Grammy-winning rapper Doechi has received is largely based on misconceptions, misogyny, and prejudice.
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/doechii-online-criticism-controversy-1235293041/
9 months ago
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9 months ago
The Hip-Hop World Loved Roy Ayers, and He Found It âWonderfulâ |
@andrejgee.bsky.social
#RoyAyers
was a beloved sample source who made it a point to collaborate with rappers as the genre rose to prominence
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The Hip-Hop World Loved Roy Ayers, and He Found It 'Wonderful'
Roy Ayers was a beloved sample source who made it a point to collaborate with rappers as the genre rose to prominence
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/hip-hop-tribute-roy-ayers-1235290695/
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Wrote about the late Roy Ayers being a prime hip-hop sample source and him embracing the community through collaboration.
@rollingstone.com
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The Hip-Hop World Loved Roy Ayers, and He Found It 'Wonderful'
Roy Ayers was a beloved sample source who made it a point to collaborate with rappers as the genre rose to prominence
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/hip-hop-tribute-roy-ayers-1235290695/
9 months ago
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In New York, people returning home from state prison get a solitary $200 stipend. This bill vies to significantly boost that amount.
@rollingstone.com
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This New York Bill Aims to Give Returning Citizens A Six-Month Cash Stipend
New Yorkâs Reentry Assistance Bill will help lower recidivism among formerly incarcerated people and offer genuine aid, advocates say.
https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/new-york-bill-prison-reentry-returning-citizens-stipend-1235282119/
10 months ago
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Morray went from a call center to a 2021 hit w/ 'Quicksand,' then label woes halted his output. Now he's back with a mixtape that makes a 'Long Story Short.'
@rollingstone.com
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
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After Years of Label Drama, Morray is Back and Working on His Own Terms
Following a whirlwind rise â including a feature on J. Cole's album â the rapper spent years in industry purgatory. Now he's back with a new mixtape
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/morray-interview-new-mixtape-1235279601/
10 months ago
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I got to speak with drill music pioneer Young Chop about getting back to the music after a challenging couple of years.
@rollingstone.com
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
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Drill Pioneer Young Chop Is Back on Some 'Cool Shit'
After a two-year jail stint, the architect of Chicago's iconic sound says he's ready to get back to the music
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/young-chop-interview-1235278020/
10 months ago
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Two women accusing TDE execs of sexual misconduct have amended their civil suit to include them being allegedly doxxed in a statement by the Tiffith brothers' counsel - they filed the initial complaint as Jane Doe & Roe
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Two Women Amend Lawsuit Against TDE Execs to Include Alleged Doxxing
The women's names were revealed in a statement written by the executivesâ legal counsel
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/tde-lawsuit-alleged-sexual-misconduct-doxxing-1235272240/
10 months ago
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Kendrick's performance wasn't 'radical,' but who expected it to be? Shared some overall thoughts on 'the Great American game.'
@rollingstone.com.web.brid.gy
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Kendrick Lamar's Halftime Show Wasn't 'Radical,' But Who Expected It To Be?
The rap superstar turned the Super Bowl stage into a giant game but didn't suggest how to win
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/kendrick-lamar-halftime-show-black-imagery-1235263145/
10 months ago
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Irv Gottiâs momentous lifetime demonstrates genius as a gift, as a commodity, and as a weapon.
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The Late Irv Gotti Personified the Highs and Lows of Genius
The late industry maven exemplifies genius as a gift, as a commodity, and as a weapon
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/irv-gotti-complicated-legacy-1235262409/
10 months ago
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came to the office for the first time in weeks today &saw this. pretty cool
10 months ago
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this is why i love writing &talking about genre. i want more people to understand how racialized &limiting it can be *the second screenshot is MIKE, third is Doechii
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10 months ago
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âWhat are we to make of millions of listeners screaming âthey ainât like usâ to the heavens â including the people who arenât like us?â revisiting my may 2024 ânot like usâ thoughts
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The Number One Song in the Country Is a Diss Track. Is That a Good Thing?
Kendrick Lamarâs eviscerating Drake diss âNot Like Us,â topped this week's charts. It says a lot about the state of hip-hop
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/not-like-us-number-one-at-what-cost-1235020417/
10 months ago
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I'm Gary Suarez of CABBAGES
11 months ago
Andre gives it to you straight, as always. But goddamnit, Def Jam as a brand has degraded so much that it feels right to root against moves like signing the basketball equivalent of a Kardashian to a multi-million dollar record deal.
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first piece of '25: some thoughts on what "tweaker's" success &LiAngelo Ball's Def Jam deal say about the modern rap industry
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LiAngelo Ball's 'Tweakers' Is a Sign of Where Rap Might Be Heading
The former NBA player has one of the hottest songs in the country and reportedly just signed a deal with Def Jam
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/liangelo-ball-tweaker-def-jam-1235235587/
11 months ago
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Bluesky Kevin
11 months ago
Andre Gee, the hip-hop writer, is credited with this acronym: LIST: letâs intentionally start trouble
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In 2024, Kendrick Lamar embraced his shadow and shined because of it. There are things for all of us to take away from him acknowledging his darker impulses.
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Kendrick Lamar Embracing His Inner Hater Is a Lesson We Should All Take Into 2025
In his feud with Drake, Kendrick didn't hold any punches. As conditions worsen for everyday people around the world, it's a strategy worth embracing
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/kendrick-lamar-embracing-his-inner-hater-1235222056/
12 months ago
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no one ever engages with my "best work" threads but here's a link đđż
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Andre Gee
Andre Gee is a Brooklyn-based writer from Washington, DC. Heâs been a fan of hip-hop for a large majority of his life, and is excited to document the culture at such a prestigious outlet.
https://www.rollingstone.com/author/andre-gee/
12 months ago
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EXCLUSIVE: I spoke with Alchemist & Roc Marciano about their 'The Skeleton Key' album, their craft as producers, &the late, great Ka.
@rollingstone.com.web.brid.gy
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Roc Marciano and The Alchemist Cap Off an Eventful Year With 'The Skeleton Key'
The two rap stalwarts discuss their new collaboration, the late rapper Ka, and what they have in store for 2025
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/roc-marciano-and-the-alchemist-the-skeleton-key-interview-1235203328/
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