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Original Content Top Tracks Of The Week: June 24-30 Staff picks for the week of June 24-30. By Trevor Smith July 03, 2013
Profiles Uno The Activist Says Migos Don't Get Enough Credit In "On The Come Up" Uno The Activist talks his unique style, his origins, recording process and more in "On The Come Up." By Aron A. December 12, 2018
Original Content 3 New Artists You Should Hear Three new artists for you to discover this week. By Rose Lilah July 18, 2017
Sneakers Last Minute Gifts For Him Looking to grab a quick gift to make this holiday that much more special? Here are some options! By Ben Atkinson December 15, 2023
Music Ghetts "On Purpose, With Purpose" Review "On Purpose, With Purpose" overwhelmingly meets expectations. He continues to perfect his craft while expanding his musical horizons. By Wyatt Westlake February 27, 2024
Reviews Chief Keef's "Two Zero One Seven" (Review) On "Two Zero One Seven," Chief Keef continues to upend his career in increasingly thrilling ways. By Patrick Lyons January 07, 2017
Original Content The Evolution Of Trap Wiz We examine how strains of trap music began trickling into Wiz Khalifa's chill stoner tracks. By Patrick Lyons November 09, 2015
Music Minneapolis Is Quietly Keeping Breakdancing Alive: How The Midwest Became A Hub For B-Boys & B-Girls From the streets to the Olympics, breakdancing has come a long way since its inception. We caught up with House Of Dance Twin Cities owners, Jake "B-Boy Boogie B" Riley and Baoie Lee Riley to discuss the 2024 Paris Olympics, the evolution of breaking, and more. By Aron A. September 16, 2023
Original Content Top Tracks Of The Week: March 4th-10th Staff picks for the week of March 4th-10th By Trevor Smith March 11, 2013
Original Content Charts Don't Lie: January 13th The week in rap and R&B sales and chart placements. By Trevor Smith January 13, 2016
Original Content Top 30 Mixtape Weezy Tracks A selection of Lil Wayne's best mixtape tracks By Trevor Smith September 17, 2013
Reviews Jean Dawson "Boohoo" Review Jean Dawson's latest effort "Boohoo" offers 3 explosive new tracks, including one written entirely in Spanish language lyrics. By TeeJay Small March 20, 2024