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Original Content Spotify, Apple Music Or Tidal? What To Know About Each Platform Some facts to know before subscribing to one of the top three streaming platforms. By Devon Jefferson January 24, 2018
Original Content 5 Artists Who Used Anonymity To Blow Up Here are 5 artists who blew up out of anonymity. By Angus Walker March 01, 2016
Original Content 10 Essential Dreamville Records Tracks An introduction to J. Cole's imprint. By Chris Tart January 31, 2016
Original Content Top Tracks: A$AP Rocky, Gucci Mane & 21 Savage's "Uncle Drew" Cut Hits #1 Tory Lanez nabs three of this week's top ten songs; Rocky, Gucci and 21's "Cocky" debuts at #1. By Patrick Lyons February 19, 2018
Original Content DJ Khaled, Jay-Z, Beyonce, & Future's "Top Off" Yields Mixed Reviews DJ Khaled's Jay-Z, Beyonce, and Future single left fans divided. By Mitch Findlay March 02, 2018
Original Content Top 5 Sneaker Releases Remaining In The Month Of June Plenty of heat left this month. By Kyle Rooney June 24, 2016
Reviews Gucci Mane's "Everybody Looking" (Review) He's no clone, but this is a different side of Gucci Mane than we've seen in the past. By Patrick Lyons July 26, 2016
Reviews ASAP Mob's "Cozy Tapes Vol. 1" (Review) "Cozy Tapes Vol. 1" is the anti "Lord$ Never Worry" -- a fun, easy listen that doesn't make sacrifices to showcase all of the group's members. By Patrick Lyons November 11, 2016
Original Content 10 Essential Meek Mill Tracks Revisit Philidelphia's battle tested street solider Meek Mill's captivating body of work. By Devon Jefferson July 02, 2017
Reviews Migos' "Culture" (Review) Migos are on top of the world right now, and "Culture" is a successful, if imperfect, attempt at harnessing that. By Patrick Lyons January 31, 2017
Original Content Classic Rotation: N.E.R.D's "In Search Of..." 15 years ago today, N.E.R.D. released "In Search Of...," a weird fusion of rap and rock that's become a cult classic. By Patrick Lyons March 12, 2017
Reviews Review: Lil Herb's "Welcome To Fazoland" Lil Herb's debut effort, "Welcome To Fazoland", is a strong mix of drill and soul-inspired production, all connected with Herbo's hard-hitting flow. By Patrick Lyons February 21, 2014