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Reviews The Weeknd's "Starboy" (Review) The Weeknd finally sheds his "mysterious" image and makes his best project in five years. By Patrick Lyons December 01, 2016
Original Content Who Had The Better Verse: Lil Wayne Vs. Drake Lil Wayne and Drake have solidified themselves as one of hip-hop's premier duo because of their constant and consistent collaborations. We explore their various collaborations and break down who outperformed the other. By Carl Lamarre April 13, 2015
Original Content 10 Essential Earl Sweatshirt Tracks An introduction to Earl Sweatshirt. By Chris Tart February 14, 2016
Profiles Meet Little Simz: UK's Fast-Rising Female Voice The UK's Little Simz discusses her debut album and her rapidly increasing popularity stateside. By Patrick Lyons September 02, 2015
Reviews Review: Miguel's "WILDHEART" Miguel strikes R&B gold once again with "WILDHEART", managing to try out new sounds while making them his own. By Matt Tompkins June 30, 2015
Original Content Places & Faces Referenced On ASAP Rocky's "A.L.L.A." The many faces and places that influenced ASAP Rocky's "A.L.L.A." By Angus Walker May 27, 2015
Profiles Meet Maxo Kream: Houston's Next-Up Maxo Kream talks "Maxo 187," collabs and his ever-evolving flow. By Patrick Lyons July 29, 2015
Profiles Meet Siya: Brooklyn Girl With A Chip On Her Shoulder INTERVIEW: Siya talks growing up in Bed-Stuy, being a gay woman in the rap industry, Tank's mentorship, and her debut album "SIYAvsSIYA." By Danny Schwartz December 14, 2016
Original Content #TBT: Shawty Lo Remembering the best of Shawty Lo. By Danny Schwartz September 29, 2016
Profiles Behind The Beat: Chuck Inglish Chuck Inglish of The Cool Kids shares a few drum secrets and calls out rappers who are only making music to get famous. By hnhh July 28, 2016
Reviews Review: Earl Sweatshirt's "Doris" OFWGKTA’s macabre maestro delivers a project that’s as solid and compelling as it is conflicted. By Perry Simpson August 23, 2013
Reviews Playboi Carti's "Playboi Carti" (Review) Soundcloud Rap background player turned most anticipated, the A$AP-cosigned 'mumble rapper' finally strikes out on his own with his debut mixtape. By Maxwell Cavaseno April 23, 2017