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YouTube video by Super Empty The Hang, Vol. 1 (SE x OSR) | Kendrick Lamar, Phonte, KAYTRANADA, MAVI, Maxwell

One (of many) forms of recourse in the face of authoritarianism: joy. Specifically, DJing and hanging outside with friends. In that spirit, we present The Hang — a new North Carolina-based video series from @superempty.bsky.social and One Speaker Radio.  

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Roberta Flack, singer of 'Killing Me Softly,' has died at age 88 The Grammy Award-winning artist and educator had shared an ALS diagnosis in 2022. She was best known for ballads such as "Killing Me Softly With His Song" and "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face."

RIP to a North Carolina (by birth, at least) legend.

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The roundup of Best EPs from 2024 on @superempty.bsky.social each came with an extra comment from a writer or artist I know. Sharing my friend Connie's (on Moses Sumney) because it's too good not to

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Khalil Nasim Makes An Appearance An intimate Tuesday night in Raleigh serves as the debut for a promising new album, a testament to perseverance, and a reminder of the enduring power of the listening party.

New on the blog today: our man in Raleigh BrassiousMonk reports back after a memorable night at The Portal HQ for Khalil Nasim's "The Disappearing Act" listening party.

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Month 101: January Ten independent NC hip-hop heaters to keep you warm between the false Springs.

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Super Empty's Best Of 2024, Pt. 3 (Songs) Two dozen standout tracks that epitomized the year in NC hip-hop/R&B.

Better Late Than Never:

Our guide the best hip-hop songs to come out of North Carolina in 2024.

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Month 101: January Ten independent NC hip-hop heaters to keep you warm between the false Springs.

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Last Friday we rounded up 10 releases from the month of January in NC hip-hop, including Sinopsis, Deniro Farrar, Joshua Raw & more

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Bout damn time 🔊

Goodbye post on the Bad Site, which feels like a more or less appropriate Hello post on this one.

Looking forward to posting stories, general updates and NC music news somewhere other than this dude's f*cked up playground.

Super Empty's Best Of 2024, Pt. 1 Top albums from an emotive, soulful year of North Carolina hip-hop and R&B.

About to make history with the latest year-end wrap-up when Pt. 2 of our "Best of 2024" comes out later this month. But first, you should read Pt. 1:

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