The 8 Best DJ Sets of July 2020
Heady, home-listening fare and club-ready sets make up this month’s best mixes.
The Ones: YN Jay’s “Gotta Get Rich”
The must-hear rap song of the day
The Best and Worst of Rap This Week: The Arrival of Flo Milli and More
Plus a Playboi Carti imposter, a Rod Wave song that is not sad, and a must-hear track from NYC original Shawny Binladen.
The Ones: Curren$y and Harry Fraud’s “Seven Seas”
The must-hear rap song of the day
A Guide to Portugal’s Príncipe Discos, One of the Most Exciting Dance Labels on Earth
Across the past decade, Príncipe artists like DJ Marfox and Nídia have shocked bodies into motion across the globe with their raucous beats.
Lana Del Rey’s Audiobook Grapples With the Absurdity of Pop Star Poetry
Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass has the singer musing on Jim Morrison, midlife meltdowns, and athleisure wear.
The Decline of Western Civilization Captured the Chaos of L.A.’s Early Punk Scene
Featuring Black Flag, X, and Germs, director Penelope Spheeris’ classic 1981 documentary chronicles the reckless subculture with an unflinching eye.
Our Favorite Video Game Music of the Past 20 Years
Including the soothing lullabies of Animal Crossing, the punk and hip-hop blasts of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2, the ambient soundscapes of Monument Valley, and more
The Ones: Shawny Binladen’s “TBC/TBG”
The must-hear rap song of the day
The Ones: Baby 9eno’s “UUV”
The must-hear rap song of the day
Amid a Racial Justice Reckoning, Pioneers of Rap, Reggae, and R&B Recount Their Struggles to Get Paid
As the music-rights behemoth BMG reviews its old contracts with Black artists, legends like Kool Moe Dee and Melle Mel remain skeptical that they’ll receive their fair share.
The Ones: TRL’s “Camp Shit”
The must-hear rap song of the day