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Original Content Origins: The Samples From Jay-Z's "Magna Carta Holy Grail" "Origins" offers a break down of the samples in each track featured on Jay-Z's "Magna Carta Holy Grail." By Mike De Leon July 15, 2013
Reviews Review: Rae Sremmurd's "SremmLife" Rae Sremmurd kick off 2015 on a high note, with the release of their anticipated debut "SremmLife." By hnhh January 07, 2015
Original Content Best Freestyles Of 2015 (So Far) We look back at the illest improvised verses of the year so far. By Nicholas DG July 16, 2015
Original Content What Happened To August Alsina? We take a look at what's been going on with August Alsina since his initial break-out in 2012. By E Gadsby June 19, 2019
Original Content Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter V": A Refresher A reminder of what to expect from Lil Wayne's long-awaited swansong. By Trevor Smith September 14, 2016
Reviews Nicki Minaj "Queen" Review Nicki Minaj dusts off the crown for another go-around. By Mitch Findlay August 17, 2018
Original Content Here's Every J. Cole Release To Go Gold Or Platinum With or without features. By Trevor Smith January 16, 2017
Original Content Earl Sweatshirt's Darkest Lyrics On "I Don't Like Shit, I Don't Go Outside" The lyrics that make "I Don't Like Shit, I Don't Go Outside" Earl Sweatshirt's darkest album yet. By Patrick Lyons March 25, 2015
Reviews Review: 50 Cent's "Animal Ambition" 50 Cent returns with more of the same on "Animal Ambition." By Lloyd Jaffe June 03, 2014
Original Content Top 10 Podcasts For A Hip-Hop Fan If you haven't yet dipped your toe into the podcast pool, here is a great starting place. By Nicholas DG May 18, 2017
Society Politickin: Who Are Rappers Supporting In The 2016 Presidential Election? We take a look at the rappers who have been outspoken in their support of the impending presidential election. By Chris Tart October 14, 2015
Reviews Review: Chris Brown's "X" Album Chris Brown's sixth album, "X," is a tardy attempt at redemption. By Glennisha Morgan September 19, 2014