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Original Content Tracking Jay Z's Movements Since "Magna Carta, Holy Grail" It's been nearly four years since Jay Z's last album. Here's what he's been up to. By Danny Schwartz May 03, 2017
Music Free Guitar Samples: The Best For Hip Hop Production Discover top free guitar samples for hip hop production and learn how to integrate them effectively into your beats with our guide. By Jake Skudder November 09, 2023
Original Content Charts Don't Lie: August 17 The "Suicide Squad" OST dethrones DJ Khaled's "Major Key." By Chris Tart August 17, 2016
Original Content Charts Don't Lie: February 24 The weekly run-down of r'n'b and hip-hop album sales and chart performance. By Chris Tart February 24, 2016
Original Content Charts Don’t Lie: April 6 Weekly review of the Hip-Hop and R&B sales/charts. By Rose Lilah April 06, 2014
Profiles Meet Earlly Mac: Finally Famous Affiliate Introducing Finally Famous rapper, Earlly Mac!. By Layne Weiss November 21, 2014
Reviews Review: Jon Connor's "While You Were Sleeping" In his latest mixtape offering, Jon Connor displays the gritty wordplay he is renowned for. His ability to carry actual songs with features, and not just spit bars, is what is actually the showcase for the tape. By Rachaela VB August 02, 2012
Original Content Charts Don't Lie: February 1 First week sales for Migos aren't in just yet. By Chris Tart February 01, 2017
Original Content Hip-Hop Vs. Everybody: 10 Rap/Non-Rap Feuds We take a look at 10 incidents when rappers beefed with those outside of the game. By Jake Rohn September 17, 2014
Reviews Drake Talks Sh*t, Kills With Softness At Madison Square Garden (Review) Drake used his pop stardom to declare ownership of (the new) New York at night 1 of the "Summer Sixteen" tour at Madison Square Garden. By Angus Walker August 05, 2016
Original Content VERY HOTTTTT: Music Video Recap A look back at the hottest videos you may have missed in 2015. By Mike De Leon March 20, 2015
Original Content "What's Beef" In 2014? Is beef corny now? A look at 2014's big disputes. By Dharmic X May 07, 2014