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Patrick Lyons July 19, 2016 Profiles Interview: Logic's in-house producer/secret weapon 6ix discusses his unique musical upbringing and the making of "The Incredible True Story."
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Danny Schwartz April 27, 2016 Original Content Ten rappers who are often mistaken for more well-known ones.
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Patrick Lyons February 19, 2016 Original Content Sometimes, 50 Cent takes his trolling too far.
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Alex Zidel December 19, 2018 Original Content A breakdown of the most unexpected interview of the year.
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Karlton Jahmal May 27, 2018 Original Content Lyricism and flow are essential tools, but which rappers have truly mastered the art of "voice?"
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Mitch Findlay October 02, 2018 Original Content A good sample can keep a head bobbing through the chorus, while a great sample can transcend its former self, rebranding for a new generation.
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Christopher Armstrong October 21, 2017 Original Content 10 different flavors from the Mr. Wonderful rapper Action Bronson.
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Devon Jefferson August 20, 2017 Reviews Logic's sixth mixtape is lacking in several key areas, but overall he delivers a decently solid project that is well produced from start to finish.
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Luke Hinz March 14, 2018 Original Content Five great Notorious B.I.G. tracks that aren't on "Ready To Die" or "Life After Death."
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Patrick Lyons March 09, 2017 Original Content We take a look at a variety hip-hop albums that work as soundtracks for specific cities.
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Scott Glaysher August 18, 2015 Original Content This week's #TBT is dedicated to 2 very influential individuals: Eric B. & Rakim. Let's time travel back to the 80s and see how these two revolutionized lyrical flow and state-of-the-art sampling.
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Chris Tart November 20, 2014
Reviews 21 Savage's "Savage Mode" (Review) 21 Savage and Metro Boomin turn in an impeccably-curated project whose style clearly trumps its substance.
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Patrick Lyons 
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."
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Danny Schwartz 
Original Content 10 Rappers Who Sound Like Other Rappers Ten rappers who are often mistaken for more well-known ones.
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Patrick Lyons 
Original Content 50 Cent's Most Savage Moments Towards His "Other" Son Sometimes, 50 Cent takes his trolling too far.
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Alex Zidel 
Original Content J. Cole & Lil Pump Interview: Key Takeaways A breakdown of the most unexpected interview of the year.
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Karlton Jahmal 
Original Content Masters Of Cadence: The Art Of "Voice" In Hip-Hop Lyricism and flow are essential tools, but which rappers have truly mastered the art of "voice?"
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Mitch Findlay 
Original Content Top 15 Greatest Hip-Hop Samples A good sample can keep a head bobbing through the chorus, while a great sample can transcend its former self, rebranding for a new generation.
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Christopher Armstrong 
Original Content 10 Essential Action Bronson Tracks 10 different flavors from the Mr. Wonderful rapper Action Bronson.
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Devon Jefferson 
Reviews Logic's "Bobby Tarantino II" Review Logic's sixth mixtape is lacking in several key areas, but overall he delivers a decently solid project that is well produced from start to finish.
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Luke Hinz 
Original Content Notorious B.I.G.'s Five Most Underrated Tracks Five great Notorious B.I.G. tracks that aren't on "Ready To Die" or "Life After Death."
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Patrick Lyons 
Original Content Hip-Hop Albums That Represent Major Cities We take a look at a variety hip-hop albums that work as soundtracks for specific cities.
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Scott Glaysher 
Original Content #TBT: Eric B. & Rakim This week's #TBT is dedicated to 2 very influential individuals: Eric B. & Rakim. Let's time travel back to the 80s and see how these two revolutionized lyrical flow and state-of-the-art sampling.
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Chris Tart