Author Jack Thompson

This past Sunday The New Parish hosted Playboi Carti and Lil Uzi Vert, two rising young hip hop artists. A newcomer from Atlanta, Playboi Carti gained attention from Awful Records heavy-hitters Father and Et...

700 Fill (2015) adds Harlem rap trio Ratking to the steadily growing list of artists who have embraced the “surprise album release” tactic (see Beyonce, Death Grips, etc). However, this album is set apa...