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Original Content 7 Artists We Discovered On "Compton" A brief run-down of seven artists that Dr. Dre put on with his new album, "Compton." By Chris Tart August 10, 2015
Original Content 5 Things We Want From Drake's "Views From The 6" Drake's rumored to be dropping "Views From The Six" in just over two months, so here's what we're looking for when it arrives. By Patrick Lyons July 13, 2015
Reviews Review: Earl Sweatshirt's "I Don't Like Sh*t, I Don't Go Outside" Earl Sweatshirt's latest album is a druggy, introspective vision from one of rap's most distinctive young voices. By Chris Tart March 29, 2015
Original Content DUBB Speaks On His New "Perfect Timing" Mixtape & His Relationship With The Game DUBB discusses his new "Perfect Timing" mixtape, his relationships with The Game and DJ Skee, the status of his AV8ERS Entertainment brand, his approach to music and more. By hnhh April 21, 2015
Original Content 140 Bars Or Less: Tweets Of The Week (April 11 - April 17) Tweets of the week keep rolling into the middle of April. By Patrick Lyons April 17, 2015
Original Content Must-Hear Instrumental Hip Hop Albums We take a look at some instrumental hip-hop albums you should add to your collection. By Chris Tart May 23, 2015
Original Content Quiz: How Well Do You Know ASAP Rocky? How much do you know about A$AP Rocky? By Mike De Leon October 03, 2015
Profiles Behind The Beat: Lex Luger Lex Luger is the star of the latest Behind the Beat. The Virginia producer speaks on the legacy of "Flockaveli," producing for Kanye West at 19, and exploring EDM with A-Trak. Now 25, he feels that his best work is yet to come. By Angus Walker May 18, 2016
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 Top 10 Hip Hop Tracks That Sample Prince Honoring Prince with a list of hip hop/R&B cuts that sample some of his finest work. By Patrick Lyons April 21, 2016
Original Content Lil Wayne & Young Thug: A Complete History A look back through the strange history of Lil Wayne and Young Thug By Trevor Smith September 07, 2016
Original Content Top Tracks: March 21 - 27 A bunch of new entries flood this week's top tracks list. By Patrick Lyons March 28, 2016