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Original Content The Best Stand-Up Specials on Netflix Get ready to laugh. By Karlton Jahmal March 11, 2018
Original Content Vote: Who Is The Greatest Producer Of All Time? The competition is fierce, but we want to know which producer deserves GOAT status. By Mitch Findlay February 08, 2018
Original Content Top 15 Greatest Hip-Hop Samples A good sample can keep a head bobbing through the chorus, while a great sample can transcend its former self, rebranding for a new generation. By Christopher Armstrong October 21, 2017
Original Content Who Is Baka Not Nice? Everything You Need To Know Baka Not Nice is who he is, but who is he? By Mitch Findlay October 17, 2017
Relationships The Weeknd's "My Dear Melancholy" Darkest Lyrics Tragic and brooding, depressing and introspective, these are the darkest lyrics on "My Dear Melancholy,." By Karlton Jahmal April 02, 2018
Original Content Rick Ross VS Birdman Beef: A History A comprehensive guide to one of hip-hop's most high profile beefs. By Mitch Findlay October 12, 2017
Original Content Top 10 Best ScHoolboy Q Features A look at some of ScHoolboy Q's best guest work. By Laroche Cineus January 05, 2018
Original Content Top Tracks: Kendrick Lamar & The Weeknd Hit #1 Another big win for the "Black Panther" soundtrack as Kendrick Lamar & The Weeknd's new contribution hits #1. By Patrick Lyons February 05, 2018
Original Content Top Tracks Of The Week: November 11-17 Staff picks for the week of November 11th to 17th. By Trevor Smith November 19, 2013
Reviews Review: Beyonce's "Beyonce" Beyonce dropped an earthquake of an album last week. By Nikita Rathod December 20, 2013
Original Content New Year's Eve Special: The Best Hip-Hop Songs Of December (On Spotify) Check out our roundup of the best hip-hop tracks to hit Spotify in December. By Matt F December 31, 2017
Original Content What Nicki Minaj's "Chun-Li" & "Barbie Tingz" Tell Us About Her Next Album Will Nicki follow her own "Pinkprint" on her long-awaited fourth studio album? By Trevor Smith April 13, 2018