Welcome to the latest edition of my monthly digest where I share cool and interesting stuff I’ve been reading, watching or listening to lately, in English as usual and from now on in French (my native language) as well.

✍️ WRITINGS ✍️

Jayson Buford @jaysonbuford

RIP Young Dolph (1985-2021). I wrote about him, his artistry and humor, and tried to process this tragedy for The Fader. I wish I didn’t have to write this. Young Dolph was Memphis rap’s defiant heartRead The FADER’s obituary for Young Dolph, the beloved Memphis rapper, who was killed on Novemeber 17.thefader.com

November 18th 2021

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Complex @Complex

Young Dolph was a Memphis star who never turned his back on his people. 🕊 We remember the life & career of an independent artist who operated on his own terms. RIP, Young Dolph. Read more: bit.ly/3qMKnjy

November 18th 2021

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Otto Von Biz Markie @Passionweiss

A deeply powerful and moving eulogy for Young Dolph, the King of Memphis. By @Willydasquid A True King of Memphis: Remembering Young DolphDolph’s music was grandiose and self-mythologizing. It helped him become what he viewed himself as: a story bigger than himself. He will be missed.passionweiss.com

November 19th 2021

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Otto Von Biz Markie @Passionweiss

We've covered Dolph a ton over the years. One of my favorites that feels eerie and tragic right now is this @HaroldBingo essay about why we need to give Dolph his flowers right now. Give Young Dolph His Flowers While He Can Still Smell ThemHarold Bingo explains why Young Dolph is one of the best rappers around.passionweiss.com

November 17th 2021

143 Retweets418 Likes

Otto Von Biz Markie @Passionweiss

A 2015 piece from @Willydasquid when Dolph was just starting to break nationally, focused on how he embodied Memphis' rich musical history, and non-conformist streak. Delta Blues: Young Dolph gives back to MemphisWith the success of “A Plus Day,” Young Dolph eyes the keys to Graceland.passionweiss.com

November 17th 2021

31 Retweets128 Likes

CABBAGES, a hip-hop newsletter + podcast @cabbageshiphop

Bay Area rapper/cannabis mogul BERNER (@berner415) sat down with Cabbages to discuss: -how a cancer diagnosis sparked his new album GOTTI -the political climate for cannabis legalization -almost getting Jay-Z on his new album—with Memphis Bleek’s help cabbageshiphop.com/berner-cabbage…

December 6th 2021

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Views @views_mag

En 2021, le rap se lamente, et son écho est terrifiant. La donne n’est pas nouvelle, mais elle n’était jusque-là pas une norme. Désormais, elle ne se cantonne plus à quelques rares exemples. L’époque serait-elle à la tristesse ? 📝 @NicolasRoges → views.fr/2021/11/29/tou…

December 1st 2021

12 Retweets50 Likes

Moggopoly @moggopoly

🗺Pour ce nouveau Moggopolis, @_JTumba & Sinixta du @dog_murder Magazine vous emmènent à Memphis ! Suivez-nous pour un tour d’horizon de sa scène Hip-Hop/Trap et de sa riche histoire. Bonne balade et bonne écoute ! moggopoly.com/moggopolis-a-l…Moggopolis : A la découverte de Memphis - MoggopolyUne carte sur une idée originale de JTumba en collaboration avec DJ Lord Sinixta du Dog Murder Magazine. Walking in Memphis, une ville ô combien importante pour la culture Afro Américaine, ville de la naissance du Blues mais également du Horrorcore, Phonk, Gangsta Walk et de la Trap (n’en déplaise à…moggopoly.com

November 7th 2021

56 Retweets83 Likes

Abcdr du Son @abcdrduson

Au fil d’une discographie impeccable tenant sur plusieurs décennies, Scarface a définitivement gravé son nom dans l’histoire du rap. À l’annonce de sa retraite faite cet automne, retour sur quelques morceaux marquants d’une légende. 📷 : Houston Chronicles abcdrduson.com/articles/scarf…

December 6th 2021

16 Retweets54 Likes

Otto Von Biz Markie @Passionweiss

Last month, Mobb Deep's "Hell on Earth" turned 25. A look back at the Queens duo's 1996 classic: their evolution, influence, the beef with 'Pac and maybe the greatest Scarface sample of all-time. By @IAmKinetik Celebrating 25 Years of Mobb Deep’s ‘Hell on Earth’In the twenty-five years since its drop date, Hell On Earth’s classic rank has been etched in hip-hop culture with fire and brimstone, Chris Mitchell writes.passionweiss.com

December 3rd 2021

54 Retweets190 Likes

bandcamp @Bandcamp

This is the story of "To Whom It May Concern," the rap album that laid the foundation for underground hip-hop in 1991. The Story of Freestyle Fellowship’s “To Whom It May Concern”The L.A. group reflect on their game-changing LP.daily.bandcamp.com

November 17th 2021

48 Retweets111 Likes

GATHER @GatherFr

🖊 Huntsville, AL, a été durant la fin des années 2000 le berceau d’une scène foisonnante aux ambitions stellaires. Leurs figures de proue, le duo G-Side et l’équipe de prod des Block Beattaz, sont devenus des symboles de la ville. Voici leur histoire. 2gather.fr/2021/11/28/uns…UNSUNG HEROES: G-SIDEAvant-propos: Leur donner leurs fleurs tant qu’ils peuvent les sentir, c’est tout le concept de cette nouvelle série, qui a malheureusement été inspirée par le récent décès de Young Dolph. Le passa…2gather.fr

November 28th 2021

16 Retweets37 Likes

Donnie Houston @ImDonnieHouston

I wrote about ⁦@TheChopstars⁩ keeping DJ Screw’s legacy alive for The Chron🤘🏽📝 The peculiar story of how DJ Screw's Northside rivals went on to popularize his style and honor his legacy chron.com/culture/music/…The curious story of how DJ Screw’s Northside rivals went on to popularize his style and honor his legacyA city-wide musical divide, a 15-year-old with huge dreams and Drake’s newest album help...chron.com

November 29th 2021

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Otto Von Biz Markie @Passionweiss

An interview with Band Gang Lonnie Bands about coming up in Detroit, dealing with the loss of family and friends, 2Pac and Teddy Pendergrass, and his latest, "Hard 2 Kill." By @pinkbapestas passionweiss.com/2021/11/17/the… @BgLonniekod“They Don’t Know I’m Waking Up With Cold Sweats:” An Interview With BandGang Lonnie BandsLonnie Bands got shot in the head in Las Vegas earlier this year. His latest album is a testament to the fact that, in the face of everything he has been through, he’s still here.passionweiss.com

November 17th 2021

25 Retweets29 Likes

hmv @hmvtweets

"I’m always classified as soul and gospel, but it feels like that’s just so somebody can package me and put me on a shelf..." - Curtis Harding talks his new album If Words Were Flowers right here: ow.ly/bwIn50GIb1j Or grab your copy here: ow.ly/vEwf50GIb1k (or both)

November 8th 2021

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PBS 📡 @PureBakingSoda

Retour à Koneelalee pour @Musique_Journal 📿 musique-journal.fr/2021/11/17/le-…Le premier Witchdoctor est un diamant enfoui dans le humus du rap d’Atlanta – Musique Journal« On ne voulait plus que New York pense que nous n’étions bons qu’à rapper sur du RnB. » Dans les années 1990 Rico Wade veut donner au rap de sa ville, Atlanta, une plus grande crédibilité. Plus qu’un désir de respectabilité, on devine dans cette volonté un esprit de conquête, peut-être de revanche,…musique-journal.fr

November 17th 2021

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📚 BOOKS 📚

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🎙️ PODCASTS 🎙️

France Inter @franceinter

🎶 C'était rap au programme ce mardi dans #Boomerang @ATrapenard recevait la rappeuse @Casey_Anfalsh qui a repris l'un de ses titres "Rêves illimités" Réécoutez son entretien : franceinter.fr/emissions/boom…

November 9th 2021

438 Retweets1,377 Likes

brandon / jinx / big jinx @brandonjinx

NO SKIPS WITH JINX AND SHEA 🗣🚫⏭ Ep 24: Snoop Dogg "Doggystyle" 🦴 We talk Snoop's unprecedented arrival into rap, Parliament Funkadelic, rapper endorsed drinks, and an argument breaks out over the best fictional dog of all time LISTEN: open.spotify.com/episode/5BoxsH…

November 18th 2021

25 Retweets163 Likes

👀 VIDEOS 👀

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