Elliott Wilson

1 month ago | uproxx.com | Elliott Wilson

I’ve lost my best friend. Twice. This time for good. Sacha Jenkins is gone. He tragically passed away on the morning of May 23, 2025, after a private battle with atrophy. I had previously heard through some mutual associates that there was some sort of health issue Sacha was struggling with, and I wish I would have had the courage to call him.

2 months ago | uproxx.com | Elliott Wilson

We’re a quarter of the way through the 21st century and it’s a great time to take stock in how hip-hop has evolved over that time. Every year, it feels like a different artist takes their turn at the rap crown, while a new producer comes up with the sound of the moment. To etch this in stone, I’ve gone year by year to declare the best artist, producer, song, verse, beat, and album for each year of the century so far. Do some rappers dominate? Of course they do: There isn’t that much room at the top.

Feb 26, 2025 | uproxx.com | Elliott Wilson

I’ve been documenting hip-hop for over three decades, and I can safely say there’s no one like Gorilla Nems. The fiercely proud Coney Island, Brooklyn native lights up any room he walks in with his larger-than-life personality and imposing frame. Far from an overnight celebrity, Travis Doyle has been releasing music since 2010. His classic underground New York-inspired sound seamlessly blends the harsh realities of street life with humor.

Feb 21, 2025 | tidal.com | Elliott Wilson

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Nov 20, 2024 | tidal.com | Elliott Wilson