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Original Content 10 Infamous Hacking Moments In Rap History Hip hop is not immune to hackers. By Danny Schwartz June 08, 2016
Original Content Documenting Mike WiLL Made-It's Incredible 2016 Run Listen to 12 of Mike WiLL's productions from the first half of the year. By Trevor Smith June 06, 2016
Original Content Who Had The Better Verse: Kanye West Vs. Big Sean We pit mentor and protege in Kanye West and Big Sean for the return of "Who Had The Better Verse." By Carl Lamarre February 23, 2016
Reviews DJ Khaled's "Major Key" (Review) The first half of "Major Key" doesn't sound like a DJ Khaled album, but over time, it becomes clear that it's the same old Khaled. By Patrick Lyons August 03, 2016
Reviews Roy Woods' "Waking At Dawn" (Review) On "Waking at Dawn," Roy Woods strays a bit from his original sound toward the middle of the modern R&B road, and he ends up with his strongest batch of songs yet. By Patrick Lyons July 07, 2016
Reviews Skepta's "Konnichiwa" (Review) Skepta recognizes his influential position in the grime scene and delivers "Konnichiwa," an album that should appease day-one listeners as well as attract fans across the pond. By Patrick Lyons May 10, 2016
Original Content #TBT: Eminem Freestyles Showcasing some of Eminem's most memorable freestyle for #TBT. By Chris Tart February 18, 2016
Original Content 10 Essential Jazz Cartier Tracks An introduction to Toronto rapper Jazz Cartier. By Chris Tart January 24, 2016
Original Content 10 Essential D.R.A.M. Tracks An introduction to D.R.A.M. By Chris Tart November 08, 2015
Original Content Top 5 "Shook Ones" Freestyles Check out the top five freestyles to Mobb Deep's legendary "Shook Ones (Pt. II)". By Angus Walker March 30, 2015
Original Content Soulja No Swiping: 6 Times Soulja Boy Stole Another Rapper's Flow A brief history of Soulja Boy's swagger-jacking. By Matt Aceto May 25, 2015
Original Content Ticket Giveaway: Joey Bada$$'s "World Domination" West Coast Leg Win tickets for the West Coast tour dates on Joey Bada$$'s "World Domination" tour. By Rose Lilah May 19, 2015