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Profiles Behind The Beat: Christian Rich We talked to Taiwo of the duo Christian Rich, the twin brothers behind Earl Sweatshirt's "Doris" and Vince Staples' "Señorita," about how producers can hold on to their artistry while fighting for high-profile credits. By Angus Walker December 10, 2015
Original Content 5 Things We Want From Pusha T's "Darkest Before Dawn" Five things that would ensure that Pusha T's "Darkest Before Dawn" is a worthy successor to "My Name Is My Name." By Patrick Lyons November 24, 2015
Original Content Where Is Childish Gambino? Tracking His Movements Since "STN MTN/Kauai" Tracing Donald Glover's steps since he released "STN MTN/Kauai" in 2014. By Danny Schwartz April 08, 2016
Original Content Regional Rankings 2015 Which regions of the country had the hottest scenes this year? By Patrick Lyons December 22, 2015
Original Content LyriQuiz - Snoop Dogg "Gin & Juice" See how well y'all know the lines to the Long Beach classic. By Mike De Leon October 29, 2015
Sports Meet The Captains Of Ice Cube's BIG3 League: Allen Iverson, Chauncey Billups & More Take a look at some of the best highlights from players participating in Ice Cube's BIG3 basketball league. By Carl Lamarre May 01, 2017
Original Content 21 Savage & Amber Rose's Most In-Love Instagram Moments Amber Rose and 21 Savage wax their love for each other on the 'gram. By Robyn Merrett October 03, 2017
Original Content The 5 Coldest Bars On Meek Mill's "OOOUUU" The Game Diss Track Some highlights from Meek Mill's "OOOUUU" remix. By Danny Schwartz September 19, 2016
Reviews ASAP Mob's "Cozy Tapes Vol. 1" (Review) "Cozy Tapes Vol. 1" is the anti "Lord$ Never Worry" -- a fun, easy listen that doesn't make sacrifices to showcase all of the group's members. By Patrick Lyons November 11, 2016
Original Content Jay Z's 10 Best Guest Verses The best Hov features ever. By Danny Schwartz May 31, 2016
Original Content Happy Birthday, Nicki Minaj: 10 Crucial Mixtape Cuts A look at 2007's "Playtime is Over," 2008's "Sucka Free," and 2009's "Beam Me Up Scotty" in celebration of Nicki Minaj's birthday today. By Danny Schwartz December 08, 2017
Original Content 5 Things We Want From Kendrick Lamar's Next Album A 5-part wishlist. By Danny Schwartz March 27, 2017