It’s sort of weird that the emo-rap underground has taken so long to adapt the mixtape. For the most part, the Def Jux types of the world choose to disseminate their throwaway songs on tour-only CDs ...

Traditionally, lyrics have been the most important element of rap music, and while the most talented producers may not be as recognizable as the most famous rappers, they are becoming just as ...

Here’s the way I would describe the music on Seattle blog Last Night’s Mixtape: start with hip-hop and unravel from there, until you get to soul, R&B, island rhythms and electronic beats. You know: ...