Review: Bearcat's Kringle

Epitaph; Release date: April 2, 2013

by Mike McCray | May 07, 2013

CD review: Deniro Farrar's The Patriarch

Independent; Release date: March 11, 2013

by Mike McCray | April 02, 2013

Top 10 albums of 2012

CL's critics offer their picks for the year's best music

by Jeff Hahne, Mark Kemp, Rachel Bailey, Corbie Hill, Jordan Lawrence, Mike McCray, Pat Moran, John Schacht, Samir Shukla, Emiene Wright, Jeff Hahne, Mark Kemp, Rachel Bailey, Corbie Hill, Jordan Lawrence, Mike McCray, Pat Moran, John Schacht, Samir Shukla and Emiene Wright | January 09, 2013

Common at Re:Public tonight (12/22/2012)

Though he's listed as a host, we're betting he'll take the stage for at least a handful of tunes.

by Mike McCray | December 22, 2012

Schoolboy Q at the Fillmore tonight (11/15/2012)

Schoolboy Q has proven to be a dope and distinctive rapper.

by Mike McCray | November 15, 2012

Forging forward: Lute

Local blends hip-hop influences into a style of his own

by Mike McCray | November 07, 2012

9th Wonder at Re:Public tonight (9/29/2012)

His sets take fans on musical journeys through the Golden Era and into present-day hip-hop.

by Mike McCray | September 29, 2012

How Kendrick Lamar helped win back the West

California rapper is a product of '80s

by Mike McCray | September 06, 2012

Childish Gambino grows up

Donald Glover's hip-hop alter-ego isn't a gimmick

by Mike McCray | July 26, 2012

Dwele at the Soul Food Festival tonight (7/7/2012)

This under-the-radar Detroit native performs his hip-hop-tinged vintage soul in Uptown Charlotte.

by Mike McCray | July 07, 2012

Chiddy Bang at Neighborhood Theatre tonight (6/29/2012)

Hip-hop duo has offered engaging freestyles on all things Queen City, from the Bobcats to NASCAR.

by Mike McCray | June 29, 2012

Birds with Teeth at The Milestone tonight (6/2/2012)

by Mike McCray | June 02, 2012

Natalie Cole plays Ovens Auditorium tonight (4/13/12)

by Mike McCray | April 13, 2012

CD Review: Lute's West1996

by Mike McCray | April 03, 2012

Chris Webby plays Tremont tonight (3/23/12)

by Mike McCray | March 23, 2012