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- Original ContentFive years after the release of Young Thug's "Barter 6," we reflect on how the project set up Thug for stardom. By Rose Lilah
- Original ContentTwenty years later, the landmark album by the Philly rap band is one that perfectly straddles popular appeal and critical reverence.By Jibril Yassin
- Original ContentTen years after its release, "Tha Carter III" holds up in spite of— or maybe because of— its pop crossovers and weirdo ambition.By Patrick Lyons
- ReviewsTen years on, "Graduation" stands as Kanye's first major stylistic shift, as well as his most ill-advised.By Patrick Lyons
- Original ContentGang Starr's second album, turning 25 today, is a low-key classic.By Patrick Lyons
- Original ContentFive years ago, Future emerged with an album that initially confused the masses but was quickly absorbed into the fabric of rap music. By Patrick Lyons
- Original ContentThe Notorious B.I.G. predicted his own death and conquered the world on "Life After Death." By Patrick Lyons
- Original ContentA Tribe Called Quest's "The Low End Theory," which turns 25 today, brought jazz and hip hop closer than they'd ever been. By Patrick Lyons
- Original ContentExploring the mystical themes at the heart of Outkast's "ATLiens" on its 20th anniversary. By Patrick Lyons
- Original ContentWe celebrate five years since the release of Kendrick Lamar's critically acclaimed "Section.80" with an infographic.By Rose Lilah
- Original Content"Reasonable Doubt" gave us an uncompromising portrait of Jay Z the hustler before the superstardom and entrepreneurial exploits.By Patrick Lyons
- Original ContentT.I.'s crowning achievement, "King," turns ten today. Let's look back.By Patrick Lyons
- Original ContentBusta Rhymes' solo debut "The Coming" turns 20 today.By Patrick Lyons
- Original ContentWe revisit Guru and DJ Premier’s 1994 classic "Hard To Earn," released 22 years ago today.By Chris Tart
- Original ContentRevisiting Tupac Shakur's fourth studio album 20 years later.By Chris Tart
- Original ContentIn honor of Dilla's 42nd birthday, as well as the 10th anniversary of the classic album, we look back at the Detroit producer's final gift to the world: "Donuts." By Chris Tart
- ReviewsThe Game dropped "The Documentary" on January 18, 2005.By Chris Tart
- ReviewsLooking back at The Roots' sophomore album 21 years later.By Chris Tart
- Original Content"Tha Carter II" is where Lil Wayne came into his own, transforming into the most dominant rapper of the mid-2000s. By Patrick Lyons
- Original ContentThe best-received and most ambitious album of Kanye West's career turns five today.By Patrick Lyons
- Original ContentOn this day in 2004, MF Doom released his album "Mm..Food." We reflect on the album for Classic Rotation.By Chris Tart
- Original ContentGZA's Seminal debut "Liquid Swords" turns 20 today.By Chris Tart
- Original ContentLooking back at the Dogg Pound's debut album 20 years later.By Chris Tart