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Original Content #WCW Playlist Today's playlist is all about the ladies. By Rose Lilah April 22, 2015
Original Content The "Weirdo Rap" Divide A divide is growing in hip-hop between genre traditionalists and the artists many of them call "weirdo rappers." In this editorial, we examine the various differences between the two camps, and explain why they're both vital to the future of hip-hop. By Patrick Lyons June 12, 2014
Original Content Charts Don’t Lie: February 16 Weekly review of the Hip-Hop and R&B sales/charts. By Rose Lilah February 16, 2014
Original Content 7 Creative Producers You Should Know About HNHH shines some light on some dope-ass producers who deserve more credit for what they contribute to the rap game. By Rose Lilah November 30, 2012
Original Content When Beefs Go Too Far Did Troy Ave, Spaceghost Purrp, and Kanye cross the line in their recent beefs? By Patrick Lyons March 03, 2016
Profiles Behind The Beat: DJ Spinz DJ Spinz on working with Future, creating Ty Dolla $ign's "Blasé," and the collaborative approach of Atlanta producers. By Trevor Smith January 13, 2016
Profiles Meet Sylvan LaCue: Miami's Wise Man INTERVIEW: The artist formerly known as QuESt discusses his personal journey since leaving Visionary Music Group and his new album “Far From Familiar." By Danny Schwartz May 27, 2016
Profiles Behind The Beat: C-Sick Meek Mill & Lil Durk producer C-Sick filters Chicago's musical history through his knocking beats. By Trevor Smith February 03, 2016
Original Content Happy Birthday Kanye: A Look At Mr. West's Stylistic Changes From producer-only to present day, we take a look at Kanye's sound evolution to celebrate the birth of Yeezus. By Chris Tart June 08, 2015
Profiles Hoodrich Pablo Juan Talks Growing Up Muslim, Gucci Mane's Wisdom, & Nipsey Hussle In "On The Come Up" Hoodrich Pablo Juan lauds the angular vision he took on "BLO The Movie," and his unique partnership with Young Thug in "On The Come Up." By Devin Ch May 01, 2019
Profiles D Savage Reflects On Tyler, The Creator's Tutelage, Ty Dolla $ign Collab & More In "On The Come Up" D Savage reflects on "SoundCloud Rap" label, Tyler The Creator's musical prowess, and more in "On The Come Up." By Mitch Findlay January 30, 2019
Original Content NPR Tiny Desk Concerts: 10 Incredible Rap and R&B Performances Experience the incredible charm of NPR's office-based concert series. By Benjamin Salkind July 22, 2017