As long as rap has existed, dope spitters fly under the radar. Sometimes the machine didn’t push them right, sometimes their career is cut short, and other times the music just didn’t connect with the mainstream. AZ has been my personal favorite rapper since my youth.

The Sounds of Skyline – Where LA’s Underground Found Its Home
Each year, Skyline Festival transforms downtown Los Angeles into a two-day celebration of electronic dance music, and 2026 was no exception. Returning with an insane


