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Drummer/Producer Karriem Riggins Goes ‘Behind the Sleeves’ in New Native Instruments Mini-Doc
Back in January at Los Angeles’ Gold Line, a Japanese-inspired vinyl bar run by Stones Throw Records, revered jazz drummer, hip-hop producer, songwriter and DJ Karriem Riggins, 47, is filming an interview for his new mini-documentary, Behind the Sleeves. The Native Instruments-produced mini-doc as well as its new NI Play Series instrument, “Karriem Riggins Drums,” are being released today (Feb. 16).
For three decades, Karriem Riggins has been behind the scenes of many music fans’ favorite hip...
Hudson Mohawke's maximalist music creates sparks of joy in our dystopian world
Arielle Lana LeJarde speaks to Hudson Mohawke about duality in music, outlandish memes, and his wild new album ‘Cry Sugar’ for Mixmag's September cover
How Cortex’s ‘Troupeau Bleu’ Became Hip-Hop’s Favorite French Jazz Album
I interview legendary French jazz band Cortex about their 1975 album, Troupeau Bleu, and its impact on hip-hop. The interview was conducted largely in French and translated to English.
DJ Premier: how one of hip-hop’s greatest producers stays inspired
For over three decades, DJ Premier has consistently proven himself to be one of hip-hop’s greatest producers. As he releases his new EP, 'Hip Hop 50: Vol 1', celebrating the genre’s 50th anniversary, he speaks to Arielle Lana LeJarde about evolving with the culture and the hip-hop/dance music connection
How Digable Planets’ Crate-Digging Debut Revolutionized Rap
30 years after its February 1993 release, a new generation of forward-thinking artists cite Reachin’ as a touchstone. I interview Digable Planets, DJ Premier, MAVI, and more for this Rolling Stone exclusive.
QRTR’s life between two worlds
In the space between EDM and esoteric dance music, the Brooklyn DJ is carving out her own path.
At Drake’s Apollo Theater show, nothing was the same
At a SiriusXM-hosted concert in Harlem, Drake took his fans, and himself, back to a less complicated moment. I review the event and talk about my complicated love-hate relationship with the Toronto rapper.
B. Cool-Aid are gathering energy
Pink Siifu and Ahwlee give Arielle Lana LeJarde an early look at their third collaborative album on the latest episode of The FADER Interview podcast.
Song You Need: DJ Haram’s “Mescalito” remix has ShrapKnel and billy woods rapping over drum & bass
The Brooklyn-based producer reimagines the track as a frenzied fever trip.
“Life Only Gets More Confusing” MIKE Interviewed
I locked in the rare MIKE interview for his 2022 album Beware of the Monkey.
billy woods would rather you be a little uncomfortable
I had breakfast with Brooklyn-based rapper billy woods for a profile in Brooklyn Magazine.
AKAI SOLO is looking at his spirit from the outside
I interviewed AKAI SOLO for his debut album on billy woods imprint Backwoodz Studioz, Spirit Roaming.
URL to IRL: Dirty Bird Is Building a Dance Music Community, One Beat at a Time
I profiled Virginia Beach-based Dirty Bird ahead of his forthcoming Wagenuzik EP. The feature landed on Rolling Stone's front page trending and was pinned top of their music features page.
Mavi Wants To Unlock Memories
I profile North Carolina rapper MAVI during the release of his sophomore album, Laughing so Hard, it Hurts
NYC garage: Swami Sound is evolving garage by bringing it back to its roots
Swami Sound gets in the mix and speaks to Arielle Lana LeJarde about the history of garage and his own take on the sound