For over a decade now, Richmond has had a varied hip hop scene supported by a small group of OGs that took it upon themselves to make a scene. Richmatic at the old Twisters (now Strange Matter) comes to mind as a good example of how it worked in the early 00s -- the...
RVA Mag: Best of Arts and Culture 2017
Looking back at 2017, it was such a whirlwind politically for the country, as well as for Virginia and Richmond, that it’s easy to forget that our city has such a vibrant, thriving, and unbelievably diverse culture. From muralists and other artists, to emerging...
RVA #30: Record Reviews
Originally printed in RVA #30 FALL 2017, you can check out the issue HERE or pick it up around Richmond now. Ant The Symbol x Nickelus F Fury Fury by Ant The Symbol x Nickelus F Local producer Ant The Symbol releases this “unofficial” project featuring isolated...
RVA #30: Inside McKinley Dixon’s Ever-Expanding Self Belief
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...
RVA Mag 30 Hits the Streets Today
RVA Magazine #30 drops today, and it is packed with our most compelling content and photos to date. It's an overloaded issue that explores & analyzes the styles, sounds, and issues at the heart of Richmond and its surrounding area. Brought to you as always from...
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