DJ Shadow brought one of hip-hop’s most influential instrumental albums back into the spotlight this month, celebrating the 30th anniversary of Endtroducing….. with a special Los Angeles performance at The Novo. The California producer performed his “30 Years of Endtroducing” show at The Novo in downtown Los Angeles on September 25, 2026, with DJ D-Sharp…
03 Greedo is back with another compact dose of his unmistakable Los Angeles sound, releasing Last Night Out on September 2, 2026. The Watts rapper’s latest project arrives through Alamo Records/Sony Music Entertainment and runs for roughly 30 minutes, giving Greedo enough space to return to the melodic street rap style that has made him…
Snoop Dogg and Kurupt are reconnecting with the sound and history that helped define West Coast hip-hop on their new single, “Neighbors.” Released on September 18, 2026, the track pairs the longtime collaborators over production from Rick Rock and arrives through Death Row Records/gamma. The song is rooted heavily in G-funk, but its focus goes…
Vince Staples has once again turned an internet argument into something only Vince Staples would think of: a real burger pop-up in Los Angeles. The Long Beach rapper launched the Vince Staples Cryburger Pop Up in Los Angeles on September 13, 2026, just days after a viral interview clip sparked debate over how he views…
Jhené Aiko has returned with her first full-length album in six years, and the project is deeply rooted in Los Angeles. Released on September 11, 2026, Westside Whimsy is a 20-track album that Jhené has described as a love letter to her hometown. The project brings together several California artists, including Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul, Larry…
Blu is putting his hometown at the center of his latest project, teaming up with producer Sndtrak for the new collaborative album LA. Released on September 4, 2026, the 10-track project is an unmistakable tribute to Los Angeles and the wider musical identity of the West Coast. The album arrives through Nature Sounds and runs…
AZ Chike is entering one of the biggest moments of his career as the South Central Los Angeles rapper prepares to release his new album, No Rest For The Wicked, on September 18, 2026. The upcoming project is currently listed as a 14-track album through Warner Records, with previously released songs including “Packed Up” and…
Nas has added another major honor to a career that has already helped define modern hip-hop. The Queens, New York rapper is being recognized with the BMI Icon Award at the 2026 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards in Los Angeles, celebrating his lasting influence as a songwriter, recording artist and cultural figure. While Nas is firmly rooted…
J. Cole is heading back to the Bay Area. The North Carolina rapper is scheduled to bring his The Fall-Off World Tour to Oakland Arena for two consecutive performances on August 29 and 30, marking his first Bay Area shows in five years. The two-night run gives Oakland fans an opportunity to see one of…
Los Angeles producer Dahi is stepping out from behind the boards. The acclaimed producer, whose credits include work with Kendrick Lamar, SZA, Drake and Madonna, has released his new solo album Black Boy (Alternative), giving listeners a closer look at the artist behind some of the most recognizable sounds in contemporary music. The project arrives…
