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Original Content Dr. Dre, The Great Instrumentalist A defining musical mind unlike any other, Dr. Dre has long showcased a deep understanding of using different instruments, be it piano, guitar, bass, or violin. By Mitch Findlay January 06, 2021
Original Content Hip-Hop's Best Verses: Lloyd Banks' "Victory Freestyle" Continuing our new Original Content series "Hip-Hop's Best Verses," Lloyd Banks' "Victory" has easily withstood the test of time as one of the greatest freestyles in hip-hop history. By Mitch Findlay February 04, 2021
Original Content Kendrick Lamar's "Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers": Everything We Know We dissect every morsel of information that we have about Kendrick Lamar's new album "Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers." By Robert Blair April 26, 2022
Original Content What Happened To Backpack Rap? We document the rise and fall of the subgenre known as backpack rap. By Robert Blair June 22, 2022
Original Content Which Age Range Is The Creative Prime? What drives an artist to craft a classic record? By Mitch Findlay February 04, 2020
Original Content Lori Harvey: 5 Things To Know Lori Harvey is the current "it" girl. By Chantilly Post October 26, 2019
Original Content WTF Are “Album Equivalent Units?" Streaming Numbers Explained Ever wondered what "album-equivalent" units and "pure sales" were all about? We've got you covered. By Robert Blair August 27, 2019
Original Content Omerettà The Great On "Sorry Not Sorry" Success, Leaving "Love & Hip-Hop," & Readying New Project Omerettà The Great discusses everything from "Sorry Not Sorry" and her camaraderie with fellow Atlanta femcees to her "Love & Hip Hop" experience and her love for 2pac. By Joshua Robinson March 29, 2022
Original Content Pouya Speaks On His Fitness Journey, Anxiety, Florida Rap, & Being A Rolling Loud Mainstay Pouya explains the difference between Rolling Loud in New York and Miami, speaks on his new album, his fitness journey, anxiety, and more during an exclusive interview. By Alex Zidel November 26, 2021
Original Content Top 10 Hottest R&B Albums Of 2021 We count down the top 10 hottest R&B albums of 2021. By Rose Lilah December 08, 2021
Original Content What Has Diddy Done For R&B? Whether or not you agree with Diddy's argument that R&B is dead, there's no debating the music mogul's impact on the genre. By Joshua Robinson August 25, 2022
Original Content Who Is Muni Long? Everything You Need to Know Everything you need to know about the "Hrs and Hrs" artist. By Lawrencia Grose January 26, 2022