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Reviews Danny Brown's "Atrocity Exhibition" (Review) "Atrocity Exhibition" sounds like the record Danny Brown's always wanted to make. By Patrick Lyons October 03, 2016
Original Content Tory Lanez Reveals Collaboration With ASAP Ferg, Speaks On Debut Album Tory Lanez chops it up about his lengthy mixtape run, his upcoming debut album (and the single attached to it), as well as a "crazy record" with ASAP Ferg. By Rose Lilah March 28, 2016
Original Content 28 Grams: Hip Hop Instagram Recap (Nov 21-26) Looking back at some of the best hip hop Instagram posts of the week. By Danny Schwartz November 28, 2015
Original Content The Vince Staples Theory We take a look at the mindset of Vince Staples. By Chris Tart November 03, 2015
Original Content Auto-Tune In Hip-Hop: A Brief History From T-Pain To Future Since its first iteration in the late ‘90s, Auto-Tune has, for better or for worse, turned into something of a Pandora’s Box. Today, we’re diving into the history of the controversial, ever-evolving pitch-correcting software. By Noor Lobad December 08, 2020
Reviews Kanye West "DONDA" Review "DONDA" offers a sense of familiarity in response to the demands for the return of the “Old Kanye.” Unfortunately, it’s not all that it’s cracked up to be. By Aron A. September 06, 2021
Original Content Instagram Gallery: Cassie's Sexiest Pics Newly single Cassie won't stay single for long. By E Gadsby October 27, 2018
Original Content Offset, Method Man & Juice WRLD Conquer This Week's "FIRE EMOJI" Playlist Tune in to our weekly mix of the biggest rap and R&B tracks. By Devin Ch February 16, 2019
Original Content Best Photos From Coachella Weekend 1 A photo recap of the best hip-hop moments from Coachella weekend 1. By Angus Walker April 18, 2016
Original Content Drake Vs Lil Wayne: Who Had The Better Verse? Who had the better verse? Drizzy vs Weezy edition. By Karlton Jahmal January 23, 2018
Tech What Is Shadow Banning? How The Instagram Practice Can Affect An Artist In an era where social media is one of an artist's most pivotal tools, we look at how Instagram's penchant for "shadow banning" rappers may have a detrimental effect on their livelihoods. By Robert Blair October 02, 2019
Original Content 5 Albums Inspired By Mixtapes Sometimes the mixtape is better than the album, other times the mixtape IS the album. By Trevor Smith August 09, 2016