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Original Content What’s New In Battle Rap (April 29) We keep you up to date on everything going on in battle rap. By Dallas Darden April 29, 2016 81 Views
Original Content #TBT: Nicki Minaj The best songs from the first stage of Minaj's career. By Chris Tart April 28, 2016 9.6K Views
Reviews Review: Bankroll Mafia's "Bankroll Mafia" T.I. and his new group of ascendant ATLiens give us an enjoyable marathon-length release. By Patrick Lyons April 28, 2016 428 Views
Original Content 13 Notable Writing Credits On Beyoncé's "Lemonade" A look at the writing credits for Bey's latest. By Trevor Smith April 27, 2016 40.2K Views
Original Content Charts Don't Lie: April 27 Prince dominated the album charts this week, while Rihanna's "Work" was dethroned by the first rap #1 on the Hot 100 in some time. By Chris Tart April 27, 2016 129 Views
Profiles Behind The Beat: 6ix Interview: Logic's in-house producer/secret weapon 6ix discusses his unique musical upbringing and the making of "The Incredible True Story." By Danny Schwartz April 27, 2016 28.1K Views
Reviews Review: A$AP Ferg's "Always Strive And Prosper" A$AP Ferg gives us one of the most human big-budget NY rap albums in recent memory, though "Always Strive And Prosper" does end up being a bit all over the place. By Patrick Lyons April 26, 2016 31.5K Views
Original Content From The Cave To The Rave: A Conversation With D∆WN INTERVIEW: Dawn Richard on blurring the lines between recording and live performance, the importance of creative isolation, and the fifth anniversary of "Last Train To Paris." By Trevor Smith April 26, 2016 5.3K Views
Original Content Vote For Your Favorite "Panda" Remix Desiigner's #1 record "Panda" has been remixed by T-Pain, Meek Mill, Lupe Fiasco, & more. Who did it best? By Danny Schwartz April 25, 2016 126 Views
Original Content Top Tracks: April 18 - April 24 Six new entries flood our top tracks list this week. By Patrick Lyons April 25, 2016 18.5K Views
Original Content Drake's "Views From The 6" Cover Inspired Some Incredible Memes Meek Mill, Kendrick Lamar, and Crying Jordan get incorporated into the latest wave of Drake memes. By Trevor Smith April 25, 2016 94.5K Views
Original Content 10 Essential Popcaan Tracks An introduction to the dancehall sensation. By Chris Tart April 24, 2016 15.9K Views