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Listen: A new (and very good) collection from Duval’s fave hip-hop collective L.O.V.E. Culture
With distinctive contributions from each member, "Vol. 2" is more proof that the sum of L.O.V.E. Culture is greater than the parts.
Watch: Blk Jay’s “Ephemeral Thoughts” was voted #1 Music Video in the 904
See why Void reader's chose Blk Jay's "Ephemeral Thoughts" as this year's best music video in the 904.
Culture-Preneurs: Label FULL PLATE documents Duval’s distinctive word-flow
A crucial label promoting the progressive production of the distinctive Duval hip-hop scene.
Void Votes ’20: Absentee/vote-by-mail, unpacked
A quick breakdown of voting by mail and what it means to be an absentee voter.
Listen: Al Pete traces past, present, and future on “Mr. Peterson’s Neighborhood”
Mr. Al Pete is all about community. While he admits that he’s somewhat of a witness and observer in this life, his latest and fifth full-length, Mister…
Listen: Women and Queer people making space in Jax’s hip hop scene
Meet the Jacksonville artists who are not just kicking down doors and challenging the region's gatekeepers, but opening up entryways to new spaces.
Listen: These eight The Black Toilet songs are well worth the 12 minutes
Ever since we were turned on to The Black Toilet's certifiably strange, yet astonishingly good 2018 release "What What", we've struggled to define the …
Local Music Spotlight: Yellow Steve’s refreshingly odd sophomore release
Rhymes, beats, and audio lava. On his sophomore full-length, Yellow Steve serves up a sweet-sixteen collection of cosmic hip-hop, slo-glop tracks that …
Local Music Spotlight: Che Forreign steps out on solo EP “Self-ish”
Locals know Che Forreign as a member of L.O.V.E. Culture, the mercurial Duval collective known for consistently creating forward-thinking hip-hop. Now …
Local Music Spotlight: T.W.A.N.’s “Unrighteous” deals in harsh reality
In recent years, Duval hip-hop artist T.W.A.N. has wasted no time in sending out volleys of beats and rhymes. His latest release is a good example of t…
Local Music Spotlight: T.W.A.N.’s “The Wise Soul”
Even for a city that already boasts prolific hip-hop artists, Jacksonville-born T.W.A.N. has consistently released some primo 904 rap. In 2014 he dropp…
Interview: L.O.V.E Culture is in a vibrant, Lo-Fi league of its own
Hip-hop can be as much about strong personalities as it is about powerful music. Rappers and DJs have been savvy to hyping themselves as lyrical legen…
Void Check: Diggin deep into Duval’s sonic history with Beggar Weeds
In the mid-80s, those geezers (like myself) who were witnesses to (and even participants within) the local underground music scene spent as much time …
Watch: Video for “Shade” shows L.O.V.E Culture’s got sound and vision
Savvy Void readers might have noticed that we have a whole lotta love for local hip-hop collective L.O.V.E. Culture. Their brand spankin’ new video fo…
35 Under 35: Adam Levine
Until January, the destruction Hurricane Irma wrought in Jacksonville’s downtown areas was still being felt at the Cummer Museum’s historic Gardens. N…
Geexella goes #IntoTheVoid
Whether piloting a setup of turntables for an inclusive DJ set at a DIY venue, moderating a mayoral candidate Q&A in a formal setting, or rocking …
Void Votes: Yes, Jacksonville, there’s an election happening
Set election fatigue aside, Jaxonvillians, because it's time to hit the polls again. That's right, there is another election going on right now. …
Local Music Spotlight: We Love, Love L.O.V.E Culture
Local hip-hop collective L.O.V.E. Culture is wasting no time in spreading their heady music with a lot of heart and skill. Last year the band released …
So Long, Hangovers: Pure Hydration Spa Opens in Jax Beach
Hair of the dog. Tomato juice. Gatorade. Greasy food. At some point in our lives, most of us have experienced the nauseating feelings associated (and t…
Interview: Josh Lambo Kicks Out the Jams
Whether kicking for the Jacksonville Jaguars or playing John Mayer with a Fender Strat in his lap, 28-year-old Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo has a techniqu…
9 Distinctly Duval Dishes
First things first, this is not a list of the best things to eat in Jacksonville. While I’m certainly not above declaring my subjective opinions on foo…
In Search of Duuuvvvaaalll — The Quest to Find the Origins of the Team’s War Cry
This excellent 2017 season posted by the Jacksonville Jaguars has instilled great hope for the NFL team and has also generated multiple questions. One…
Breathing New Life Into Historic Neighborhoods — Christina Parrish Stone
When Christina Parrish Stone moved to the Springfield area, she saw its potential, even with its negative reputation from some. After helping to start…
Making Duval Hip-Hop One for the History Books — Mal Jones
If you’ve ever been downtown to Art Walk and seen artists/emcees freestyling in the streets, Mal Jones is probably the guy you spotted displaying his t…