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The article offers information on Ray BLK, the first unsigned hip-hop artist who topped the Sound Of...poll, an annual music industry survey of television network British Broadcasting Corp. (BBC).

The article focuses on female rap musician Azealia Banks' views about various subjects. Topics discussed include Banks' experience of working as a stripper and the lessons she learned from working on terrible jobs, the importance for women of always having some cash in their pocket when going out on a date and the alter egos she uses to express herself. Also discussed are her views about law enforcement in Great Britain and the importance of respecting older people.

The article profiles U.S. hip hop singer Nicki Minaj, who became popular in the U.S. for her music release "Pink Friday." It mentions that Minaj pursued her interest in music after she graduated at La Guardia Arts in New York City. She mentions the challenges that she faced as a child when her father became addicted to illegal drugs. Minaj states that the album focuses on her skills in performing dance as well as rhythm and blues music.

The article features American rapper and lyricist Angel Haze. She reveals that despite her invincible, warrior-like figure on stage, she is really a shy person and all her confidences and cockiness comes after she moved to New York City. Haze confesses that she has suicidal tendencies and the music is her coping mechanism.