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Original Content VOTE: Who Won 2016? Choose From Drake, Chance The Rapper, Young Thug & More Which rapper should be named champion of 2016? By Angus Walker December 29, 2016
Original Content 10 California Locations Mentioned On Vince Staples' "Summertime '06" We provide insight on the Cali spots referenced through out Vince Staples' album "Summertime '06." By Chris Tart July 07, 2015
Original Content 10 Essential Bishop Nehru Tracks Bishop Nehru is a young MC with a lot of promise. Let's look in to his essential tracks, featuring collabs with MF Doom, Madlib, Disclosure and Flight Facilities, amongst others. By Chris Tart January 02, 2015
Original Content Hottest R&B Albums Of 2014 These were our favorite R&B projects of the year. By Mike Philson December 27, 2014
Reviews Review: Nicki Minaj's "The Pinkprint" Nicki Minaj's new record displays the many sides of Onika Maraj, an imperfect but ultimately satisfying showing from one of rap's great talents. By hnhh December 19, 2014
Original Content Places & Faces Referenced On ASAP Rocky's "A.L.L.A." The many faces and places that influenced ASAP Rocky's "A.L.L.A." By Angus Walker May 27, 2015
Original Content 10 Celebrities Who Have Responded To Rappers' Shout-Outs 10 celebrities (and athletes) who've heard rappers shout them out and responded in one way or another. By Patrick Lyons July 15, 2015
Reviews Review: Young Thug's "Barter 6" Will Thugger's new mixtape-album tip the scales in his favor, finally? Probably not. By Nicholas DG April 22, 2015
Original Content 5 Things We Want From Drake's "Views From The 6" Drake's rumored to be dropping "Views From The Six" in just over two months, so here's what we're looking for when it arrives. By Patrick Lyons July 13, 2015
Reviews Review: Earl Sweatshirt's "I Don't Like Sh*t, I Don't Go Outside" Earl Sweatshirt's latest album is a druggy, introspective vision from one of rap's most distinctive young voices. By Chris Tart March 29, 2015
Original Content 10 H-Town Classics To Celebrate Houston Appreciation Weekend Here are 10 Houston classics to prep you for Houston Appreciation Weekend, as well as playlist to introduce you to the city's new talent. By Angus Walker May 20, 2015
Original Content Must-Hear Instrumental Hip Hop Albums We take a look at some instrumental hip-hop albums you should add to your collection. By Chris Tart May 23, 2015