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Reviews Drake "Scorpion" Review More unfazed than upset, Drake's "Scorpion" is anchored by the weight of its own expectation, despite moments of brilliance. By Mitch Findlay July 05, 2018
Original Content Black Atlass: From Bedroom Records To Signing With The Weeknd INTERVIEW: The Weeknd's latest signee to XO, Black Atlass, chops it up about his latest project, "Pain & Pleasure," creative evolution and more. By Aron A. July 12, 2018
Original Content G.O.O.D. Music's 2018 Albums, Ranked How do all five new G.O.O.D. Music albums stack up against each other? By Patrick Lyons June 28, 2018
Original Content Tech N9ne Is The King Of Darkness: Horror Movies, Inspirational Nightmares, & Making "KOD" EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Hip-hop's horror connoisseur speaks. By Mitch Findlay October 31, 2019
Original Content Lil Dicky's "Earth" Bucks Internet Trend Of Sarcasm With Much-Needed Dose Of Sincerity Why Lil Dicky's "Earth" is important. By Sanibel Chai April 26, 2019
Original Content Craig Xen Establishes The "Broken Kids Club" & Details His Favorite XXXTentacion Memories INTERVIEW: Craig Xen speaks on Members Only, XXXTentacion and his new EP. By Alex Zidel June 20, 2019
Original Content Goose On Working With Young Thug, Rich Homie Quan & Birdman For "Tha Tour Pt 1": 5 Years Later INTERVIEW: As we continue to celebrate the 5-year anniversary of Rich Gang's "Tha Tour Part 1" mixtape, we spoke to integral producer Goose about his work on the project. By Rose Lilah September 30, 2019
Original Content How The Roots' "Things Fall Apart" Changed Rap Twenty years later, the landmark album by the Philly rap band is one that perfectly straddles popular appeal and critical reverence. By Jibril Yassin February 23, 2019
Original Content Eminem's "Infinite" Paved The Way For "Slim Shady" With "The Slim Shady LP" turning 20, examine how Eminem's devilish alter-ego persona is ingrained in Detroit soil. By Mitch Findlay February 21, 2019
Original Content Lil Keed Is The Next Star From Young Thug's YSL Records INTERVIEW: Lil Keed has superstar potential and, with the release of "Long Live Mexico," he's ready for his spotlight. By Alex Zidel June 14, 2019
Original Content 4 New Artists You Should Hear Here are our top picks from this week's batch of user and staff-submitted music. By Rose Lilah May 04, 2018
Original Content 50 Cent's Top 10 Best Acting Roles 50 Cent is one of the most successful rappers-turned-actors of all time. By Willie T. Plaza March 03, 2018