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Original Content "De La Soul Is Dead" Turns 32: A Groundbreaking Album We're looking back at De La's innovative sophomore album. Rest In Power, Trugoy! By Erika Marie May 18, 2023
Music 7 Essential YFN Lucci Songs You Need To Stream Right Now Lucci’s music has received a considerable boost since his recent arrest. By Demi Phillips January 24, 2024
Music What Is Brandy's Best-Selling Album? Discover Brandy's influential classic album, a defining moment for '90s R&B and an enduring, beloved project. By Rain Adams November 13, 2023
Original Content The Kid LAROI Details Juice WRLD's Impact On His Career & Life In Australia Pre-Fame The Kid LAROI tells his story in the latest episode of "On The Come Up", speaking about his move from Australia to Los Angeles and what it was like to live with Juice WRLD. By Alex Zidel December 10, 2020
Original Content 10 Essential Flying Lotus Hip-Hop Tracks Flying Lotus is a beat-making genius. While most of his tunes remain instrumental, we occasionally get a dope hip-hop track produced by the creative musician. Here's 10 dope rap cuts, as produced by FlyLo. By Chris Tart October 21, 2014
Original Content Drake Vs. Kendrick Lamar: Who Had The Better Debut Album? This time around, Drake and Kendrick Lamar go head-to-head to see who has the better debut. By Mitch Findlay September 14, 2017
Music Remembering Aaliyah On Her 45th: Happy Birthday, Baby Girl Aaliyah's legacy on her 45th: her rise, impact in music and film, and lasting influence. Take a look at the photos that captured her life & legacy. By Erika Marie January 16, 2024
Original Content Hip-Hop Family Tree Part 2: The Golden Era The second segment of our hip-hop family tree looks at the most important era. By Karlton Jahmal January 16, 2018
Reviews Tha Dogg Pound "W.A.W.G. (We All We Got)" Review Tha Dogg Pound's latest record manages to be versatile, concise, and interesting, all while maintaining the classic Death Row sound. By TeeJay Small June 12, 2024
Music 7 Albums Apple Music Missed On Its 100 Best Albums List Ironically, these snubbed albums greatly influenced some of the artists that ended up on the list. By Demi Phillips May 24, 2024
Original Content On The Radar's Gabe P Ranks Top 10 OTR Freestyles Of 2022 Gabe P ranks his top 10 "On The Radar" freestyles of 2022 and breaks down the stories behind them for HNHH's 12 Days Of Christmas. By Aron A. December 15, 2022
Music Tyler, The Creator's Albums: Ranked We're ranking Tyler, the Creator's seven studio albums from worst to best. By Caleb Hardy February 28, 2023