Category Archives: Streetsounds

KEXP Q+A: Scribes

With a recent KEXP in-studio under his belt, and a brand new album droppin’, Henry “Scribes” Kleaveland is a Northwest hip-hop force to be reckoned with. We got to chat with Seattle’s young MC. Here’s what he had to say. Growing up, what were some standout albums that really shaped you as an artist andRead more...

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Live Video: THEESatisfaction at Capitol Hill Block Party

One of the reasons Seattle hip hop continues to thrive is its diversity. Amid the brainy culturalism of Blue Scholars, the hardcore reality of Fatal Luciano, the wild energy of Spaceman, and many other unique artists on the scene is the socially aware THEESatisfaction. Stasia Irons and Catherine Harris-White layer harmonious rhymes over jazz melodiesRead more...

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KEXP’s Year in Review: B-Mello, Looking Back on 2006.

Jay-Z, photo courtesy of Richard Liriano 2006 was a crazy year! A lot of big things at the end of the year with Jay-Z coming out of retirement. Also Nas making that power move to Def Jam with a crazy album on deck! Just wait! Looking back on the year I can only be sadRead more...

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