Conscious hip hop releases, week 37

This week's conscious hip hop highlights include Jhené Aiko's upcoming album Westside Whimsy, featuring Kendrick Lamar on the track 'So Good,' and a collaborative visual from Ras Kass and Ab-Soul titled 'Latency.' Other releases span experimental projects like doseone, Wino Willy & Zetroc's sighting and SLUG COMPARISON's reimagined version of 'Cold in Cold out.' The Roots reflect on their legacy with updates about their album Endgame and a historic performance with Eminem, while archival material sheds light on works by Common and Chance the Rapper. Meanwhile, deeper dives into the genre’s roots explore Nirvana’s influence and the cultural impact of iconic album covers.

1. 01

   Kendrick Lamar, Jhené Aiko, Larry June, Ab‐Soul, Bleachers, Dove Cameron

   Jhené Aiko announces new album Westside Whimsy featuring Kendrick Lamar on 'So Good'

   Sep 11 · 7 outlets

2. 02

   Nirvana, Grunge

   Nirvana released 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' 35 years ago

   Sep 11 · 3 outlets

3. 03

   doseone, Wino Willy, DJ Zetroc, Sighting

   doseone, Wino Willy & Zetroc, “sighting”

   Sep 8 · 2 outlets

4. 04

   Ras Kass, Ab‐Soul

   Ras Kass and Ab-Soul Collide on the Metaphysical “Latency” Video

   Sep 11 · 1 outlet

5. 05

   Ashanti, Tee Grizzley, Skilla Baby

   Rain – Song by Tee Grizzley featuring Skilla Baby & Ashanti

   Sep 11 · 1 outlet

6. 06

   The Roots, Eminem

   The Roots Update Fans on ‘Endgame’ & Relive Performing With Eminem at 2003 Grammys: ‘The Beginning Stages of Us Being America’s Band’

   Sep 10 · 1 outlet

7. 07

   Ye, Coodie

   Ye Emerges At Center Of Director Coodie’s Stunning 3,000-Hour Hip-Hop Vault

   Sep 10 · 1 outlet

8. 08

   The Coup

   “Party Music” de The Coup : l’incroyable histoire de la pochette la plus malchanceuse du monde

   Sep 10 · 1 outlet

9. 09

   Nirvana

   A £20 guitar, Nirvana on VHS and six songs at a slower pace: SLUG COMPARISON release “Cold in Cold out”

   Sep 10 · 1 outlet

10. 10

    Chance the Rapper

    The Oral History of Chance the Rapper's 'Acid Rap'

    Sep 9 · 1 outlet

11. 11

    Common

    The Making of Common's 'Resurrection'

    Sep 9 · 1 outlet

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