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Charts Don't Lie: May 19

This week on Charts Don't Lie some of the less consistent rappers have fallen off, while others prove they're on the charts for the long-term. We already knew Justin Timberlake would be here awhile,...

Underrated Audio: May 7-13

Charts Don't Lie: May 12

RIAA Now Includes Audio & Video Song Streams In Gold & Platinum Certification

Talking To Jarren Benton & Kato On "Razor Blades & Steak Knives"

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Charts Don't Lie: May 19

Charts Don't Lie: May 19

May 19, 2013 | 8,019 Views

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This week on Charts Don't Lie some of the less consistent rappers have fallen off, while others prove they're on the charts for the long-term. We already knew Justin Timberlake would be here awhile, after he went platinum in very little time following his album's debut. However, there are some chart main-stays which we couldn't have predicted when the album initially dropped-- such as Macklemore...

Underrated Audio: May 7-13

Underrated Audio: May 7-13

May 14, 2013 | 5,840 Views

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You know how it goes. We've grabbed some of the tracks we thought were overlooked this past week, and placed them all in one place (here) for your enjoyment. This week it really is about rappers that are overlooked (apart from Party Next Door, who is not a rapper at all). From Jon Connor, to Stalley, to Tree, it's generally agreed that these rappers don't get the credit they deserve, and they're...

Charts Don't Lie: May 12

Charts Don't Lie: May 12

May 12, 2013 | 10,713 Views

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Last week we questioned the grip of Will.i.am's influence on the mainstream, with his solo effort, #willpower, moving less than 30k opening week. We could also blame this on the ever-waning sales of albums in general. This week, we get LL Cool J's Authentic album as a new entry in Charts Don't Lie. The old school rapper only moved around 13k, and so we gotta ask, what factors played into his...

RIAA Now Includes Audio & Video Song Streams In Gold & Platinum Certification

RIAA Now Includes Audio & Video Song Streams In Gold & Platinum Certification

May 9, 2013 | 2,509 Views

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As the music industry continues to adjust to the age of the Internet, The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has announced a new change in their certification of Gold and Platinum awards. The RIAA will now count the amount of audio and video song streams towards gold and platinum certification. The stream counts come from on-demand streaming sources like MOG, Muve...

Talking To Jarren Benton & Kato On

Talking To Jarren Benton & Kato On "Razor Blades & Steak Knives"

May 8, 2013 | 3,004 Views

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Recently, we featured Funk Volume's Dizzy Wright, and his stand-out track "Maintain" on Track Breakdown, and today we return to the Funk Volume crew, but this time to get some more knowledge about Jarren Benton's single "Razor Blades & Steak Knives," produced by Kato. The single is the first off Jarren's forthcoming debut on Funk Volume, My Grandma's Basement. The single stays true to Jarren's...

Underrated Audio: April 30-May 6

Underrated Audio: April 30-May 6

May 7, 2013 | 7,792 Views

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This week continues to be a good one on the hip-hop front. Today alone saw new projects from Logic and Harry Fraud, yesterday we got August Alsina's mixtape, while last week we got projects from J. Cole, Chance The Rapper, and the list goes on. On UA today we're highlighting some cuts from both Chance's and August's respective projects, as well as one from Havoc's album, Chuck Inglish's...

Charts Don’t Lie: May 5

Charts Don’t Lie: May 5

May 5, 2013 | 11,796 Views

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The new entries keep coming in on Charts Don't Lie. Recent weeks have seen quite a few releases that are within the hip-hop realm, as is often the case, because rappers like to release projects on the same day. This week, however, the new-comers to the charts don't come in as strong as you might think. Pop-friendly rapper Will.i.am moved under 30k for opening week with his solo album #willpower....

Live Video Stream: Summer Jam XX Line-Up Announcement [Update: Chris Brown, Wu-Tang, Kendrick Lamar, 2 Chainz & More]

Live Video Stream: Summer Jam XX Line-Up Announcement [Update: Chris Brown, Wu-Tang, Kendrick Lamar, 2 Chainz & More]

May 2, 2013 | 3,485 Views

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Today Hot 97 is announcing the line-up for their upcoming annual Summer Jam event. Check out the live stream announcement below to find out which artists have been tapped for the main stage. We've already heard who will be on the Festival Village Stage (which, ahem, is sponsored by us!) -- Joey Bada$$, A$AP Ferg, Action Bronson, Troy Ave, Smoke DZA, and Kid Ink. The stream goes from 3pm-7pm...

Underrated Audio: April 23-29

Underrated Audio: April 23-29

Apr 30, 2013 | 3,446 Views

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This week there's was some difficulty in deciding what to feature on Underrated Audio, and it wasn't because there was an excess of tracks to choose from, but sadly, the opposite. Nonetheless, we've come through, with five cuts from last week that were not given all their deserved play time. Rockie Fresh is featured again this week, as he continues his climb from the underground to the...

Charts Don't Lie: April 28

Charts Don't Lie: April 28

Apr 28, 2013 | 13,809 Views

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This week our newest entry in Charts Don't Lie is the former G.O.O.D. Music representer, Kid Cudi. The rapper announced his departure from G.O.O.D. Music shortly before the release of INDICUD, to the shock of most. Although Cudder assured fans it was an amicable split, it nonetheless gets us wondering as to the root cause. Cudder blames it on wanting to carve out his very own lane in the music...

Talking To Tech N9ne & Producer Seven On

Talking To Tech N9ne & Producer Seven On "B.I.T.C.H."

Apr 24, 2013 | 6,072 Views

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Tech N9ne has been doing music since the '90s, and along the way he's picked up a fan or two (or a lot more). However, the rapper still isn't satisified, and he continues to grind to reach those people who have yet to call themselves Tech N9ne fans. Although, he's aware of why people may be put off by his Strange style, from the way he dresses to his musical output, he's definitely in a lane all...

Underrated Audio: April 16-22

Underrated Audio: April 16-22

Apr 23, 2013 | 2,323 Views

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The month of April is already wrapping up, even though it seems like it just arrived. We celebrated 4/20 over the weekend, which saw an influx of weed-smoking songs on the site, as expected. Nonetheless, we like think that you can make every day a 4/20, especially when you have the right music. This week UA has four perfect tracks to do so. You can start with the smooth and chilled out "Make A...

Charts Don’t Lie: April 21

Charts Don’t Lie: April 21

Apr 21, 2013 | 12,213 Views

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This week we see Tyga make an entry onto the charts, while Tyler, the Creator, whose album dropped last week, fell quite a bit from his impressive #3 debut. Tyga's Hotel California is definitely a venture into the more typical sound that has defined Tyler's career, with plenty of DJ Mustard-esque beats and the accompanying flow. However, maybe this signature sound isn't the signature fans are...

Underrated Audio: April 9-15

Underrated Audio: April 9-15

Apr 16, 2013 | 4,652 Views

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This week's Underrated Audio is mainly composed of artists who are on the rise, from Toronto rapper Rich Kidd, to the Def Jam signee, August Alsina. Although most of these artists have yet to really establish themselves in the game (we can gloss over Cory Gunz, who also appears in UA this week), they delivered quality tracks this past week which we’d like to shine some more light on. Some of...

Charts Don't Lie: April 14

Charts Don't Lie: April 14

Apr 14, 2013 | 19,459 Views

11 Likes 1 Dislikes

This week we see a new entry in Chart's Dont Lie, with Tyler, the Creator's WOLF having dropped on April 2nd. The rapper is definitely expanding his fanbase, with this album impressively debuting at #3 on the Billboard 200. Tyler has been known for extreme and controversial lyrics, which may have made him less accessible to the general public in the past. Now it seems like the public is...

Talking To Dizzy Wright & DJ Hoppa On

Talking To Dizzy Wright & DJ Hoppa On "Maintain"

Apr 10, 2013 | 5,155 Views

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Dizzy Wright was recently crowned a 2013 XXL Freshmen (by the people's vote, nonetheless), which is sure to make his stock in the rap game rise. However, he's as humble and as hard-working as ever. This is evident on his new track, "Maintain," which offers support for people and their every-day struggles, instead of glamorizing hard times, as rap can do.We called upon Dizzy Wright and...

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