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Original Content Beast Coast: The Essential Albums With their long-awaited collab project on its way, it's time to highlight the essential work of Pro Era, Flatbush Zombies, and The Underachievers. By Robert Blair March 27, 2019
Original Content The Intoxicating YNW Melly Cocktail: Juxtaposition And Pain There's much to be gleaned from the music of an artist whose breakout hit reads like the criminal charges he now faces. By Luke Hinz August 13, 2019
Original Content Auto-Tune: Hip-Hop's Rejuvenation An editorial offering up the stance that Auto-Tune did not kill hip-hop, rather, it brought new life into the genre. By Matt Aceto March 12, 2014
Reviews Trippie Redd's "Life's A Trip" Review On his debut album, Trippie Redd proves his versatility, but often strays away from his strengths. By Patrick Lyons August 15, 2018
Sports Quiz: How Well Do You Know Pusha T? How well do you know the former Clipse member, Pusha T? By Mike De Leon December 24, 2015
Original Content When Rappers Self-Produce: Havoc, Eminem, J. Cole & More From J. Cole to Kanye West, it's important to appreciate the artists who can fire on all cylinders -- both behind the mic and behind the boards. By Mitch Findlay March 10, 2021
Original Content iLoveMakonnen's Essential "Drink More Water" Cuts The highlights from iLoveMakonnen's "Drink More Water" mixtape series. By Patrick Lyons March 26, 2015
TV Joe Gorga Net Worth 2023: What Is The "RHONJ" Star Worth? Explore Joe Gorga's journey to fame, his net worth in 2023, and how his "RHONJ" stardom and real estate ventures shaped his fortune. By Jake Skudder December 15, 2023
Original Content Top 7 Features On "SURF" They didn't want to be cool, they just wanted to be them. By Nicholas DG June 03, 2015
Profiles Behind The Beat: Sounwave Interview: TDE in-house producer Sounwave details his contributions to ScHoolboy Q's "Blank Face LP" and explains what sets TDE apart. By Danny Schwartz August 25, 2016
Profiles Meet Mozzy: The Fearless Torchbearer Of Sacramento Hip Hop Interview: Mozzy discuss his formative years growing up in Sacramento, the differences between Sacramento and Bay rap, his Twitter takedown of Rich the Kid. By Danny Schwartz September 27, 2016
Original Content It's Yo Birthday: Waka Flocka's Top 21 Tracks We celebrate the birthday of Waka Flocka Flame as we take a look back at some of his greatest tracks. By Nikita Rathod May 31, 2014