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Original Content #WCW Playlist Today's playlist is all about the ladies. By Rose Lilah April 22, 2015
Original Content Charts Don’t Lie: February 16 Weekly review of the Hip-Hop and R&B sales/charts. By Rose Lilah February 16, 2014
Original Content The "Weirdo Rap" Divide A divide is growing in hip-hop between genre traditionalists and the artists many of them call "weirdo rappers." In this editorial, we examine the various differences between the two camps, and explain why they're both vital to the future of hip-hop. By Patrick Lyons June 12, 2014
Original Content When Beefs Go Too Far Did Troy Ave, Spaceghost Purrp, and Kanye cross the line in their recent beefs? By Patrick Lyons March 03, 2016
Profiles Behind The Beat: C-Sick Meek Mill & Lil Durk producer C-Sick filters Chicago's musical history through his knocking beats. By Trevor Smith February 03, 2016
Profiles Behind The Beat: DJ Spinz DJ Spinz on working with Future, creating Ty Dolla $ign's "Blasé," and the collaborative approach of Atlanta producers. By Trevor Smith January 13, 2016
Original Content Top Tracks: Lil Uzi Vert & Young Thug Leak Claim #1 Lil Uzi Vert and Young Thug's new collab got twice the views of any other new track this week. By Patrick Lyons July 31, 2017
Profiles D Savage Reflects On Tyler, The Creator's Tutelage, Ty Dolla $ign Collab & More In "On The Come Up" D Savage reflects on "SoundCloud Rap" label, Tyler The Creator's musical prowess, and more in "On The Come Up." By Mitch Findlay January 30, 2019
Original Content NPR Tiny Desk Concerts: 10 Incredible Rap and R&B Performances Experience the incredible charm of NPR's office-based concert series. By Benjamin Salkind July 22, 2017
Original Content Vote For Your Favorite "I Love Kanye" Remix We rounded up the best "I Love Kanye" remixes. Vote for your favorite! By Angus Walker March 07, 2016
Profiles Meet Sylvan LaCue: Miami's Wise Man INTERVIEW: The artist formerly known as QuESt discusses his personal journey since leaving Visionary Music Group and his new album “Far From Familiar." By Danny Schwartz May 27, 2016
Original Content 9 Producers You're Still Sleeping On Looking at some of the most underrated producers in the game. By Jake Rohn October 25, 2014