Thomas Hobbs

I wrote about ALPHA PLACE by Knucks for Passionweiss definitive ranking of the best records to be released in 2022.

Ahead of the release of the expanded edition of Finally Rich, we explore Sosa’s titanic presence across US hip hop culture.

I wrote about records by Ravyn Lenae and Roc Marciano / The Alchemist (pictured) for Okayplayer's Best Albums of 2022' list.

I wrote about 03 Greedo and BlueBucksClan's "Pourin", which has a Mike Free beat that's addictive as hell. Free Greedo.

The criminally underrated EZ Elpee was the producer behind “Bloody Money”, the dark heart of Capone-N-Noreaga’s The War Report. For our latest Behind the Beat, Thomas Hobbs spoke with the Bronx beatmaker about why CNN still resonates all these years later.

An experimental record that combines classical and hip hop for mixed, but ultimately fascinating, results.

For the last First Look Friday of 2022, we talk to Tony Shhnow about relating to the outcasts, the concepts of heaven and hell, the pitfalls of pride, and aiming for a billion dollars.

As a biopic about the legendary Houston producer is announced, Thomas Hobbs provides a guide to his mind-altering discography.

A review of the latest from one of pop's brightest hopes.

As she gears up for the release of her new album, the singers talks spirituality, grieving, and existential dread with Thomas Hobbs.

I reviewed the latest Nas album.

The Bette Davis/Joan Crawford film led to a sub-genre of "Hagsploitation" horror featuring seasoned female stars as villains – but did this benefit or demean them, asks Thomas Hobbs.

Sam Quealy's unhinged tracks and live shows are sending dancefloors into delirium. She speaks to Thomas Hobbs about creativity between the lines.

Released just over 23 years ago, “Hip Hop” sits at the epicenter of Mos Def’s classic debut, Black On Both Sides. For the 13th Behind the Beat, Thomas Hobbs spoke with Diamond D, the mastermind behind the classic track.

My review of the South London female emcee's debut album.