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Original Content A Tropical Takeover: The Steel Drum In Hip-Hop A look at the steel drum's infiltration into hip-hop production. By Joseph Coffey-Slattery November 08, 2018
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Reviews Metro Boomin "Not All Heroes Wear Capes" Review Metro Boomin's solo debut is a high school reunion where all the invited guests are devilishly inebriated. By Devin Ch November 08, 2018
Original Content 15 Rappers Who Have Shouted Out Kylie Jenner Kylie Jenner gets a lot of shout-outs from the world of hip hop. By Trevor Smith November 29, 2016
Reviews Freddie Gibbs' "You Only Live 2wice" (Review) Freddie Gibbs settles into a lane and dominates it for eight tracks of dense, enticing psychedelic trap. By Patrick Lyons April 05, 2017
Original Content #TBT: Mixtape Freddie Gibbs Revisiting Freddie Gibbs' outstanding mixtapes from 2009-2012. By Danny Schwartz December 15, 2016
Original Content Issa Feature: Every 21 Savage Feature Since 2013 A comprehensive list of 21 Savage's guest features: Drake, YG, Gucci Mane, Young Thug, Travis Scott & more. By Danny Schwartz February 08, 2017
Original Content Everything You Need To Know About HoodyBaby Get to know the Lil Wayne and Chris Brown affiliate whose musical identity can't be contained to one pseudonym. By Trevor Smith April 05, 2017
Reviews Big Sean's "I Decided" (Review) "I Decided" continues the trend of Big Sean topping himself with each new album, but failing to get the classic he's aiming for. By Patrick Lyons February 09, 2017
Original Content #TBT: Hurricane Chris Hurricane Chris brought ratchet music to a wider audience and, for a brief period, was the prince of Southern rap. By Danny Schwartz April 06, 2017
Reviews Ab-Soul's "Do What Thou Wilt." (Review) Ab-Soul showcases a split worldview on his new cut, "Do What Thou Wilt." Soulo takes his self-titled advice, and lets his strengths shine instead of experimenting for variety’s sake. By Anders Marshall December 16, 2016
Original Content Tech N9ne Calls "The Storm" The "Best Music I've Ever Done" Tech N9ne speaks on his new album "The Storm." By Danny Schwartz December 13, 2016