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Reviews Review: R. Kelly's "Black Panties" With a reputation for creating some of the hottest baby-making music of all time, R. Kelly sets out to reclaim the r'n'b throne with "Black Panties." By Nikita Rathod December 17, 2013
Reviews Review: Rick Ross' "Mastermind" Album After a few setbacks, Rick Ross finally delivers "Mastermind," his sixth solo album that truly shows he is a master at what he does. By Iva Anthony March 04, 2014
Original Content It's Yo Birthday: Top 10 Trey Songz Tracks R&B star Trey Songz turns 28 today and in another edition of "It's Yo Birthday", we broke down ten of his most popular tracks. By Dhruva Balram deleted November 28, 2012
Society Run The Jewels' "RTJ3" (Review) "RTJ3" is the moment when Killer Mike and El-P's blend of political messages and dick jokes begins to feel slightly awkward. By Patrick Lyons January 05, 2017
Original Content Straight Flexin': 15 Photos Of Drake's Dad With Hip-Hop Artists 15 photos from Drake's dad's Instagram that'll make you feel some type of way. By Rose Lilah November 16, 2013
Original Content Meet IllaDaProducer: Producer Of Lil Pump's "Pinky Ring" & Eminem's "Offended" IllaDaProducer is poised to take over the game. By Mitch Findlay December 19, 2017
Original Content J. Cole Has Quietly Remained One Of Hip-Hop's Biggest Superstars Does J. Cole's "K.O.D." mark the return of hip-hop's benevolent king? By Mitch Findlay April 18, 2018
Original Content Meet Uno the Activist: Atlanta's Most Eminent SoundCloud Whisperer Interview: Uno the Activist discusses his rise alongside Playboi Carti and Thouxanbandfauni, the genesis of "Parkin' Lot Pimpin," and his new project "LiveShyneDie." By Danny Schwartz October 10, 2017
Profiles Meet Tate Kobang: The Dance Machine From Baltimore INTERVIEW: Tate Kobang talks "Bank Rolls (Remix)", signing to 300 Ent., Baltimore music culture, and much, much more. By Danny Schwartz March 29, 2016
Original Content 5 Things We Want From Dr. Dre's "Straight Outta Compton" Soundtrack Five things that would make Dr. Dre's "Straight Outta Compton" soundtrack live up to its hype. By Patrick Lyons July 30, 2015
Original Content Top Tracks: A$AP Mob Takeover A$AP Mob top our chart this week. By Patrick Lyons August 21, 2017
Original Content Top Tracks: May 22 - May 28 21 Savage, Drake, and Young Thug's long-awaited "Issa" tops our chart this week. By Patrick Lyons May 29, 2017