My Collection

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

Inspectah Deck Reveals the Secrets of His Classic Records

In the latest edition of My Collection, the Wu-Tan linchpin breaks down the secret history of his storied catalog.

Aug 31 • Son Raw

My Collection: Elucid Breaks Down His Essential Records

In the wake of his new album with Sebb Bash, Elucid talks to Paul Thompson about selections from his vast and varied catalog.

Apr 22 • Paul Thompson

My Collection: Shad Breaks Down 20 Years of Rap History

From the days of actual studio sessions to starting anew, Canadian rap legend Shad takes us through his greatest records.

Feb 12 • Dashiell Lewis

My Collection: Erick Sermon Breaks Down His Funky Oeuvre

For the next installment of “My Collection,” Thomas Hobbs speaks to the legendary Erick Sermon about how funk has always been at the core of his…

Jan 27 • Thomas Hobbs

Heavy Light And Loop-Digging: U.S. Girls’ Meg Remy Reflects on Her Essential Albums

Shapeshifter and tape machine herald Meg Remy breaks down each one of her albums, from Introducing to Scratch It.

Aug 13, 2025 • Sophie Steinberg

My Collection: L.A. Icons Tha Alkaholiks Break Down Their Career-Defining Records

Los Angeles’ Tha Alkaholiks talk about each of their classic records from 1993 all the way to their newest album, Daaam!

Aug 5, 2025 • JD Sutler

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