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Original Content Analyzing The Megan Thee Stallion Business Model As one of 2019's breakout stars, we examine how Megan Thee Stallion put a "Hot Girl Summer" high on the industry's agenda. By Robert Blair July 24, 2019
Reviews Youngboy Never Broke Again "Master the Day of Judgement" Review Youngboy's latest collection of songs, "Master the Day of Judgement," is an emotional yet haphazard release. By Narsimha Chintaluri May 27, 2018
Reviews Jorja Smith "Lost & Found" Review Smith eschews hits for wandering romance on her impressively uncompromising debut. By Trevor Smith June 17, 2018
Original Content Blurred Lines: What's The Difference Between Publicity Stunts & Reality? The line between carefully planned publicity and reality is becoming more and more blurred. By Jibril Yassin February 08, 2019
Original Content What Will Be The Song Of The Summer? With the summer about to pop off, it's time to vote for the essential 2018 summer anthem. By Mitch Findlay June 05, 2018
Original Content R&Bieber: "Yummy" Is Uninspiring But Packaged To Sell Justin Bieber’s hiatus, return and musical direction moving forward as his album looms. By Michael Kawaida January 07, 2020
Original Content Remembering Juice WRLD's Art Of Freestyling Rest in peace to one of the game's great young freestylers. By Mitch Findlay December 09, 2019
Original Content Forgot About Wop: In Gucci Mane's Defense The Trap God isn't feeling like a deity in his kingdom anymore and it shows. By Aron A. October 23, 2019
Original Content Artists To Watch In 2014 A selection of some of the artists you may want to keep an eye on in 2014. By Trevor Smith January 15, 2014
Reviews Review: Big Sean's "Hall of Fame" Following up with the success of his debut album, Big Sean sets out to prove he deserves a spot next to some of the greatest with his sophomore album "Hall of Fame." By Iva Anthony August 27, 2013
Original Content Top Tracks Of The Week: Dec. 2-8 A selection of the biggest tracks from December 2nd to 8th. By Trevor Smith December 12, 2013
Reviews Review: The Weeknd's "Kiss Land" The Weeknd clocks in with a seductive, reflective follow up to "Trilogy" that doesn’t disappoint. By Chris Richburg September 16, 2013