Getting in touch with local rapper McKinley Dixon proved to be a great challenge, and rightfully so. Between preparing for a final tour for his first mixtape, Who Taught You To Hate Yourself?, finalizing the recording of his second mixtape The Importance Of Self...
Five years ago, unknown artist Nu3ra Ness performed at The National, the sold-out venue’s crowd were in awe of the up and coming hip hop performer, loving every bar from him. At least that is what Nu3ra Ness (pronounced New Era) thought until he turned around and saw...
“It's time for America to get right.” - Fannie Lou Hamer The civil rights legend Fannie Lou Hamer would be 100 years old today. While other civil rights leaders of the 20th century - like Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr.- might have been the face of the movement,...
Charlottesville hip hop author Brian Kayser has built up quite the name for himself in the community with his books, interviewing some of the greatest players in the hip hop game. The graphic designer / illustrator working with Kayser, and longtime friend of RVA...
The last time RVAMag spoke with Peter $un was late last year and the young hip hop artist was blowing up the local scene with his album, Paradise is A Day Away, a packed touring schedule, and sold out shows. And he hasn’t slowed down since. The Richmond native...