Blu

My Collection: Blu Breaks Down His Essential Records

Paul Thompson speaks to the legendary Los Angeles emcee about his winding road through the underground and major-label systems of the last two decades.

May 5 • Paul Thompson

The Truth Hurts: Blu

Blu on Suge Knight almost signing him, meeting Exile, Miguel, Aloe Blacc & more legendary LA History.

Oct 28, 2025 • Jeff Weiss

The Rap-Up: Week of April 14, 2025

Blu celebrates his 40s, Lord Sko becomes Jeff Bridges and Wakai records an anti-goofy PSA.

Apr 14, 2025 • Steven Louis

“Spreading Love is the Way”: An Interview with Blu and Exile

The legendary Cali duo talks about their artistic legacy, growing as collaborators, and preserving the parts of hip-hop they love most.

Jan 13, 2025 • Nereya Otieno

Bryson the alien Premieres New "TLC" Music Video Featuring Production by Blu

POW proudly premieres Bryson the alien's aquamarine-veiled video with original animation from SPELLWRKS.

Oct 1, 2021 • Kevin Crandall

For Miles and Beyond: An Interview With Blu & Exile

Psymun speaks to the beloved rap duo about jazz, hip-hop, production, and the influence of Miles Davis on their new collaborative album.

Aug 6, 2020 • Psymun

My Resume Say Wrecking Crews: A Long Lost Interview With Blu

A few years ago, David Ma spoke to the Los Angeles rap stalwart about working with Exile, being into jazz, and label conflicts.

Mar 7, 2019 • David Ma

"I'm Religious Without a Religion": An Interview with Blu

Evan Gabriel talks with Blu about being starstruck, optimism, and pilgrimages.

Oct 24, 2016 • Evan Gabriel

POTW Premiere: Blu & Versis' "Otionography"

POTW premieres Blu's "Otionography" from his forthcoming Open Your Optics to Optimism.

Aug 29, 2016 • Paul Thompson

What A Country: The Soviet Tape -- Beat Flips From USSR Samples feat. Blu, Open Mike Eagle & More

Art by USMC Archives

Feb 6, 2015 • Chris Daly

The Top 50 Rap Songs of 2014 (All)

The Passion of the Weiss staff present the first volume of the compilation album "Best Rap of 2014: 25 Shots to the Dome"

Dec 18, 2014 • Staff

Summer Mixtape: Dewey Decibel

Dewey Decibel is freestyling right now over coffee and brunch

Jun 30, 2014 • Contributor

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