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Original Content Classic Rotation: Outkast's "ATLiens" We take a look back at OutKast's "ATLiens" on the day of its release, 19 years ago. By Chris Tart August 27, 2015
Reviews Review: Skeme's "Ingleworld 3" L.A. Rapper Skeme releases his anger on "Inglewood 3" with ease and effortlessness. Will he scare new fans away, or shock the world? By Maxwell Cavaseno November 17, 2015
Original Content Young Thug Goes To The Zoo Pt. 2: The Best Animal References On "Slime Season" We tally up some more animal-related lyrics, this time off "Slime Season." By Chris Tart September 18, 2015
Reviews Review: Fabolous' "Soul Tape 3" Mixtape Fabolous brings New York rap back to the forefront with his "Soul Tape 3" mixtape. By Iva Anthony January 02, 2014
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 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 10 Pusha T Coke Raps Reimagined As Fast Food Raps McDonald's would probably be a whole lot richer. By hnhh June 03, 2016
Original Content #TBT: Eminem Freestyles Showcasing some of Eminem's most memorable freestyle for #TBT. By Chris Tart February 18, 2016
Original Content #TBT: Nas' Deep Cuts For today's #TBT, go deep into the far-reaching catalog of one of the best to ever do it: Nasir Jones. By Chris Tart March 17, 2016
Profiles Behind The Beat: Cassius Jay Get to know Zaytoven's right-hand man Cassius Jay. By Danny Schwartz August 18, 2016
Profiles Meet Rob $tone: The “Smilin’-Ass Nigga” Behind “Chill Bill” INTERVIEW: Rob $tone talks growing up in San Diego, his 1207 crew and the success of his debut single "Chill Bill." By Danny Schwartz November 08, 2016