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Original Content Classic Rotation: A Tribe Called Quest's "The Low End Theory" A Tribe Called Quest's "The Low End Theory," which turns 25 today, brought jazz and hip hop closer than they'd ever been. By Patrick Lyons September 24, 2016
Original Content HNHH TIDAL Wave: Future, Lil Baby, Gucci Mane & Lil Nas X Rule The Week Rick Ross, The Game, Pi'erre Bourne and plenty of others impact this week's TIDAL Wave. By Alex Zidel June 27, 2019
Original Content Family Friendly Rap: Why The Sanitization Of Rap Is A Problem Against the sanitization of rap music. By Sanibel Chai November 29, 2019
Original Content If "Control" Dropped In 2020, Who Would Get Challenged? Being called out has never felt so validating. By Mitch Findlay January 30, 2020
Reviews Review: The Weeknd's "Beauty Behind The Madness" The Weeknd balances his two selves, one aiming for pop stardom and one who is content in the shadows, on "Beauty Behind the Madness." By Scott Glaysher August 31, 2015
Reviews Review: Fabolous' "The Young OG Project" Fabolous' new album promised '90s inspiration and style, but does it deliver? By Chris Tart January 06, 2015
Original Content Everything We Know About Childish Gambino's "Awaken, My Love!" Everything we know about Gambino's album, which arrives in three weeks. By Danny Schwartz November 10, 2016
Profiles Meet Maxo Kream: Pride Of Houston's Southwest Side Interview: Maxo Kream talks "The Persona Tape," touring with Danny Brown, and what makes Houston special. By Danny Schwartz October 04, 2016
Profiles Lil Tjay Updates Fans On Debut Album Status In "On The Come Up" Lil Tjay speaks on his career beginnings and his 10-year-plan. By Alex Zidel June 27, 2019
Reviews Review: Lil Wayne's "I Am Not A Human Being II" With his tenth solo album "I Am Not A Human Being 2", Lil' Wayne proves once again that he's not quite of this earth. By Iva Anthony March 28, 2013
Original Content 10 Reasons You Should Stop Sleeping On Logic With the October 21 release of his debut album "Under Pressure", consider ten reasons why you should stop underestimating Young Sinatra. By Corvaya Jefrries October 09, 2014
Original Content Lupe Fiasco Reveals Features For "Tetsuo & Youth," Praises Joey Bada$$ Lupe Fiasco speaks on the artists featured on his upcoming "Tetsuo & Youth" album, as well as his respect for Joey Bada$$' backpack rap. By Trevor Smith December 18, 2013