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Original Content Quiz: Which J. Cole Album Are You? J. Cole has an album for every occasion, but which one represents you? By Mitch Findlay July 03, 2019
Original Content Meek Mill Captured Pain & Glory On The "Dreams & Nightmares" Intro Meek Mill manifested his dreams and confronted his nightmares on the timeless intro of his debut album. By Aron A. July 01, 2020
Original Content Aaliyah, Timbaland & Missy Elliott's Inimitable Chemistry Impacted A Generation On what would be Aaliyah's 41st birthday, we look at how she impacted R&B through the 1990s and beyond. By Michael Kawaida January 16, 2020
Original Content Polo G: 10 Essential Songs We run through the most essential Polo G songs, ahead of his new album "The GOAT." By Rose Lilah May 12, 2020
Original Content Lil Uzi Vert Dancing: A Definitive History A retrospective of all the times Uzi danced and made us happy. By Noah C December 05, 2019
Reviews Review: Iggy Azalea's "Glory" Iggy's debut album "The New Classic" is still on its way, but for now our ears are satisfied, and our playlists graced with a tight sextuplet EP. By Jon Godfrey August 06, 2012
Original Content 10 Infamous Hacking Moments In Rap History Hip hop is not immune to hackers. By Danny Schwartz June 08, 2016
Original Content #TBT: Mixtape Tory Lanez Some choice cuts from Tory Lanez's mixtape era ('10-'14). By Danny Schwartz July 28, 2016
Profiles Meet Rob $tone: The “Smilin’-Ass Nigga” Behind “Chill Bill” INTERVIEW: Rob $tone talks growing up in San Diego, his 1207 crew and the success of his debut single "Chill Bill." By Danny Schwartz November 08, 2016
Profiles Behind The Beat: 6ix Interview: Logic's in-house producer/secret weapon 6ix discusses his unique musical upbringing and the making of "The Incredible True Story." By Danny Schwartz April 27, 2016
Original Content Gucci Mane's "Trap House" Essentials The best songs from Gucci Mane's "Trap House" series. By Patrick Lyons April 07, 2015
Original Content 10 Essential Kodak Black Tracks An introduction to South Florida up-and-comer Kodak Black. By Chris Tart December 06, 2015