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Original Content New Music Friday: Gucci Mane, NLE Choppa, & Doe Boy Close January On A High Note This week's new music releases include Gucci Mane, NLE Choppa, Benny the Butcher, Quavo, Rick Ross, Coi Leray, Ella Mai, Babyface Ray, Denzel Curry, Dro Kenji, and more. By Alex Zidel January 28, 2022
Reviews Meek Mill "Expensive Pain" Review A solid and often revelatory album, "Expensive Pain" certainly doesn't displace Meek Mill from his hard-earned position among hip-hop’s front-runners, but it seems unlikely that it’ll be the moment where all of his naysayers see the error of their ways, either. By Robert Blair October 07, 2021
Original Content Fantasia Talks "Fighting" For Her Newfound Peace & Musical Journey With "Sketchbook" INTERVIEW: Fantasia's new album, "Sketchbook," shows a Phoenix rising from the ashes. By Erika Marie October 13, 2019
Pop Culture We Need To Let Go Of Respectability Politics In The Fight For Black Liberation To the Black community. By Madusa S. June 05, 2020
Profiles Behind The Beat: Salva HNHH's series "Behind The Beat" profiles unique producers that are looking to change the soundscape. By Patrick Lyons April 02, 2015
Music Nonso Amadi On "When It Blooms," The Future Of Afrobeats & Burna Boy & Fela Kuti Influence Nonso Amadi discusses his return to music after a hiatus, his album "When It Blooms," and his commitment to using his platform for social change. By Aron A. November 02, 2023
Original Content Frank Ocean's Complicated Relationship With His Fanbase Amid a mixed bag performance from Frank Ocean at Coachella 2023, the relationship between Ocean and his fanbase remains a chaotic dynamic. By Caleb Hardy April 18, 2023
Original Content Top Tracks: NBA Youngboy's "4 Sons Of A King" Hits #1 NBA Youngboy claims this week's crown with "4 Sons of a King." By Patrick Lyons June 24, 2019
Original Content 21 Savage's "I Am > I Was:" The 5 Best Features The Fab Five who made the most of their big shiny moment. By Devin Ch December 21, 2018
Original Content Instagram Gallery: Blac Chyna's Most Revealing Photos Blac Chyna's been serving sexy looks from time, here's proof. By E Gadsby July 14, 2018
Reviews Review: Logic's "Under Pressure" The Maryland native makes good on the hype, turning in an impressive major label debut. Logic's "Under Pressure" waxes nostalgia throughout the album, while giving a contemporary tale from multiple perspectives. By Kahron Spearman October 27, 2014
TV 5 TV Shows With Dope Soundtracks These TV shows know how to curate music. By Vince Rick February 09, 2018