Zero Nine (Tygr Rawwk Rcrds). Review by Peter Lindblad.

Sound Salvation takes on current events with a playlist addressing the current fight for racial and social justice in America and the battles playing out in the streets in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd.

Brother Ali raps more gratitude than attitude, sending a refreshing surge of celebration through Chicago’s Metro.

The Maysun Project (Ascetic Music). Review by Bill Campbell.

The Saturday Nite Agenda (Grit). Review by Stein Haukland.

Boston B-Boy Mr. Lif gives the lowdown on 9/11, the five greatest hip-hop albums, and the state of the world with Bill Campbell.

Andrea Thompson introduces you to Shifty Shellshock of Crazy Town, a seven-man “extreme rock-rap” band from L.A. that’s building a buzz on the strength of their debut record, The Gift of Game, and a prominent slot on this summer’s Ozzfest.