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Original Content Masters Of Cadence: The Art Of "Voice" In Hip-Hop Lyricism and flow are essential tools, but which rappers have truly mastered the art of "voice?" By Mitch Findlay October 02, 2018
Reviews Denzel Curry "TA13OO" Review Denzel Curry's "TA13OO" is a three-act triumph. By Mitch Findlay July 31, 2018
Original Content Top Tracks: Mike WiLL's "Creed II" Soundtrack Dominates Our Top Ten Mike WiLL Made It, Kendrick Lamar, and Pharrell's "The Mantra" heads up a Top Ten dominated by "Creed II" soundtrack cuts. By Patrick Lyons November 19, 2018
Original Content 10 Essential PARTYNEXTDOOR Tracks An introduction to the OVO songwriter. By Chris Tart August 30, 2015
Profiles Meet Bryson Tiller: The Hottest Thing Out Of Louisville Since Muhammad Ali Bryson Tiller is poised to break out in a big way with his upcoming album "T R A P S O U L." By Patrick Lyons September 30, 2015
Original Content 15 Times Money Was Worth More Than Dreams On Meek Mill's Album Are Meek Mill's dreams really worth more than his money on his new album? By Patrick Lyons July 09, 2015
Original Content 6 Artists That Probably Influenced Kid Cudi's "Speedin' Bullet To Heaven" Kid Cudi's new album brings to mind the work of a wide range of artists. By Chris Tart December 12, 2015
Reviews Review: Curren$y's "Canal Street Confidential" Curren$y finds middle territory between the mainstream and underground for his new album, "Canal Street Confidential." By Chris Tart December 09, 2015
Original Content 10 Essential Terrace Martin Productions Get to know Terrace Martin, hip hop's most distinguished sax man. By Danny Schwartz September 11, 2016
Original Content 10 Essential Joey Fatts Tracks An introduction to the California rapper and producer. By Chris Tart April 03, 2016
Original Content Country Rap Isn't New: A Select History A showcase of when country and hip-hop meet. By Taylor Rubright March 28, 2019
Pop Culture What Happened To Rapper-Based Video Games? As Danny Brown's GTAV Radio Station goes, live, we look back at the days where gaming developers would place players in control of their favorite MC's across sports titles, beat-em-ups and action games. By Robert Blair December 21, 2019