Industry
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Original Content Rap music, specifically its lyrics, have been given numerous labels, but not necessarily the positive labels bestowed upon other forms of creative expression. No matter the divisiveness or repulsion, other forms and disciplines are usually accepted whole. Here, we explore some of the reasoning behind the subtle, and overt, rejections of rap lyrics as true art form.
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Original Content A look at this week's rap and R&B sales and chart placements.
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Trevor Smith -
Society We use the internet all day every day, but how has our need for instant and constant media consumption affected the music industry, and hip hop in particular?
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Original Content A look at the week in rap and R&B sales and chart placements.
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Chris Tart -
Original Content A look at the week in rap and R&B sales and chart placements.
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Trevor Smith -
Music The cause of Costict's death currently remains unclear.
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Original Content HNHH's "Underrated Audio" puts you on not-too-mainstream music you might have missed from the past week.
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Rose Lilah -
Industry Fans, friends and the music industry mourn the passing of a Hip Hop pioneer. Still, Beastie Boy Adam Yauch's life points to a man who's legacy went beyond musical accolades.
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Original Content A new feature showcasing a distinct subgenre of hip-hop. This week: Hyphy.
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Original Content HotNewHipHop delves into a common hip-hop debate: writing down lyrics versus not writing them down before hitting the booth to record. Some of the greatest MCs of our time, including Jay Z, Kanye West and the late Notorious B.I.G are advocates of the latter. While other greats, like Tech N9ne and Eminem, champion the former method.
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Original Content A look at hip-hop sales and chart placements this week.
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Trevor Smith -
Original Content A weekly look at sales for hip-hop and r'n'b albums, as well as chart positions.
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Chris Tart
