Interviews

Showing Out, Showing Love: An Interview with Hanif Abdurraqib on Greg Tate

Matthew Ritchie speaks to the writer about the late, legendary Tate on the occasion of Flyboy in the Buttermilk’s re-issue.

Sep 11 • Matthew Ritchie

Alchemist Breaks Down His Classic Records

The legendary producer details the stories behind songs by Kendrick Lamar, Mobb Deep, Erykah Badu, and Earl Sweatshirt, among others.

Sep 8 • David Ma

Blu Picks His Ten Favorite L.A. Rap Albums

On the occasion of his latest album, LA, the legendary emcee picks the records that define his hometown.

Sep 4 • Paul Thompson

Brandee Younger On Alice Coltrane, Dorothy Ashby, and the Harp Songs That Made Her

The Long Island native breaks down the recordings that taught her the craft.

Sep 1 • Adrian Spinelli

The Duo Channeling the Great Black Poets, Legendary Jazz Drummers, and The Glass Menagerie

shemar and Sasco's new EP, the hermit, is an ode to isolation—and to escaping it.

Aug 28 • Paul Thompson

I’ve Tried to Exert Power: An Interview with Judah Weston and IsoKeys

POW follows the brothers during the biggest week of their burgeoning careers.

Aug 21 • Anthony Seaman

I’ll Be Rapping Until I’m 100: An Interview with Kurupt

In a rare interview, the legendary emcee opens up about his new album, making a bucket list, and why he feels Drakeo The Ruler was a kindred spirit.

Aug 20 • Thomas Hobbs

“I Don’t Think I Knew What The Word ‘Intimidating’ Was”: An Interview With Michael Hampton aka Kidd Funkadelic

The funk legend speaks to POW about an illustrious career on stage and behind the scenes.

Aug 18 • Jack Riedy

I'm Very Much a Dictator: An Interview with Open Mike Eagle

Paul Thompson speaks with the L.A. underground legend on the occasion of DOOMED!, his new album with Kenny Segal.

Aug 13 • Paul Thompson

VIDEO: On the Road with Ankith Woods

Will Hagle follows the 22-year-old rapper from the algorithm to the real world.

Aug 10 • Will Hagle

Perfection is Perfected: An Interview with DJ Glaze, the Filipino Pioneer of G-funk

The Long Beach legend opens up to POW about the genre's origins.

Aug 6 • Ade Adeniji

I Never Want This Song to End: An Interview with Errol Holden

The Harlem rapper opens up about leaving the streets and finding his voice.

Aug 4 • Dash Lewis

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