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Original Content 10 Independent Rap Labels On The Rise Independent labels are taking over the game, and we're here to highlight a selection of them. By Matt Aceto July 16, 2014
Original Content In Retrospect: "The Grey Album" 10 Years Later Danger Mouse's definitive remix was more than just a well-done mash-up album. By Brian Josephs March 01, 2014
Original Content 140 Bars Or Less: Tweets Of The Week (May 4-10) A look at the funniest, most entertaining, and outrageous tweets from some of the biggest names in hip hop. By Trevor Smith May 14, 2013
Original Content 10 Essential Kyle Tracks Check out this super essential list for super-duper rapper, Kyle. By Devon Jefferson July 30, 2017
Original Content Why Did Bobby Shmurda Opt Out Of "First Day Out" Freestyle Tradition? Although he's got the whole world waiting on his next move after seven years away, there's a case to be made for Bobby Shmurda to delay his return to the rap game. By Robert Blair March 05, 2021
Sports The Tom Brady Trap Tom Brady never loses and we all just need to come to terms with that. By Alexander Cole February 08, 2021
Original Content Top 10 Hottest R&B Albums Of 2021 We count down the top 10 hottest R&B albums of 2021. By Rose Lilah December 08, 2021
Original Content Charts Don't Lie: June 13 A look at this week's rap and R&B sales and chart placements. By Trevor Smith June 13, 2015
Reviews 2 Chainz's "Dope Don't Sell Itself" Review A decade removed from his commercial peak and mesmerizing breakout run at the top of the 2010s, 2 Chainz has delivered a record that encapsulates his insatiable hunger while also showcasing how much he has grown as an artist. By Joshua Robinson February 08, 2022
Original Content Vince Staples Reflects On Learning From Mac Miller & ScHoolboy Q's Feedback In an excerpt from our upcoming digital cover story with Vince Staples, the Long Beach, CA native reflects on his friendship with Mac Miller and ScHoolboy Q’s feedback ahead of each album. By Aron A. April 13, 2022
Reviews Majid Jordan “The Space Between” Review Majid Jordan return with moodiness, pop, and conflicting of desires on "The Space Between." By Vince Rick November 01, 2017
Original Content Top Tracks: Playboi Carti & Lil Uzi Vert's New Collab Debuts At #1 Lil Uzi Vert and Playboi Carti continue their fruitful partnership with the chart-topping "Squad (Firearm)." By Patrick Lyons December 11, 2017