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Original Content Hottest Verses Of 2017 Contrary to mass consensus, lyricism was alive and well in 2017. By Mitch Findlay December 14, 2017
Profiles 88GLAM Explain How They Signed To The Weeknd In "On The Come Up" Premiere 88GLAM's Derek Wise and 88CAMINO join us for the season premiere of "On The Come Up." By Aron A. November 14, 2018
Profiles Behind The Beat: Sounwave Interview: TDE in-house producer Sounwave details his contributions to ScHoolboy Q's "Blank Face LP" and explains what sets TDE apart. By Danny Schwartz August 25, 2016
Reviews SAINt JHN Explains Difference Between Working With Kanye West On "DONDA" Versus His Own Album SAINt JHN speaks about his "In Case We Both Die Young" world tour and the unique concert experience he's creating through it. By Alex Zidel November 09, 2021
Original Content Auto-Tune: Hip-Hop's Rejuvenation An editorial offering up the stance that Auto-Tune did not kill hip-hop, rather, it brought new life into the genre. By Matt Aceto March 12, 2014
Original Content What Role Does Discography Play In Deciding The GOAT? When it comes to picking a GOAT, how much value do you place on discography? By Mitch Findlay May 03, 2018
Original Content Beast Coast: The Essential Albums With their long-awaited collab project on its way, it's time to highlight the essential work of Pro Era, Flatbush Zombies, and The Underachievers. By Robert Blair March 27, 2019
Original Content The Intoxicating YNW Melly Cocktail: Juxtaposition And Pain There's much to be gleaned from the music of an artist whose breakout hit reads like the criminal charges he now faces. By Luke Hinz August 13, 2019
Reviews Trippie Redd's "Life's A Trip" Review On his debut album, Trippie Redd proves his versatility, but often strays away from his strengths. By Patrick Lyons August 15, 2018
Original Content Top Tracks: Kanye West's Divisive New Releases Sit Atop Our Chart Kanye West's two new songs top the chart while Post Malone has a big showing elsewhere in the top ten. By Patrick Lyons April 30, 2018
Original Content When Rappers Self-Produce: Havoc, Eminem, J. Cole & More From J. Cole to Kanye West, it's important to appreciate the artists who can fire on all cylinders -- both behind the mic and behind the boards. By Mitch Findlay March 10, 2021
Profiles Meet Mozzy: The Fearless Torchbearer Of Sacramento Hip Hop Interview: Mozzy discuss his formative years growing up in Sacramento, the differences between Sacramento and Bay rap, his Twitter takedown of Rich the Kid. By Danny Schwartz September 27, 2016