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Original Content 6 New Artists You Should Hear We're back with another round of new music discovery. Check out these six artists. By Rose Lilah October 30, 2021
Original Content Lakeyah Talks Tee Grizzley Love, Being Slept-On In Milwaukee & Signing To QC The Milwaukee native went from slam poetry to chasing her Quality Control Music dreams to, now, being one of the label's newest and brightest signees. By Erika Marie December 15, 2021
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 Hit-Boy's Top 10 Best Beats After another prolific year for the Californian producer, we take a look at some of the finest hip-hop productions that Hit-Boy has ever delivered. By Robert Blair January 11, 2022
Original Content 17 More Rap Songs That Blew Up On TikTok Since our last breakdown of 17 essential TikTok hits, a new wave of artists and viral songs have emerged, so here are 17 more rap songs that blew up on the fan-favorite social media platform. By Joshua Robinson April 04, 2022
Original Content Boosie's Most Controversial Moments After what's been a particularly turbulent year for the Louisianian, we take a look back at Boosie's lengthy history of sparking outrage. By Robert Blair December 29, 2021
Original Content Life And Death, According To Mac Miller Mac Miller was one of Hip-Hop’s greatest existential artists, so for what would have been his 30th birthday, we analyze the evolution of his perspectives on life and death. By Joshua Robinson January 19, 2022
Reviews "It's Opulence, Baby!": Tyler, The Creator Delivers On The "Call Me If You Get Lost" Tour Brimming with decadence, dedication, and determination, Tyler, The Creator's "Call Me If You Get Lost Tour" is a must-see experience. By Taiyo Coates March 09, 2022
Pop Culture “The Black Slim Shady”: Breaking Down The Game’s Eminem Diss Track From issues at Aftermath to challenging the Rap God's status, The Game went at Eminem on all fronts on "The Black Slim Shady." By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 16, 2022
Original Content What Happened To Backpack Rap? We document the rise and fall of the subgenre known as backpack rap. By Robert Blair June 22, 2022
Reviews Coi Leray "Trendsetter" Review Coi Leray takes advantage of her moment on "Trendsetter," but the album's title is a major misnomer. By Joshua Robinson April 20, 2022
Original Content Jack Harlow: 10 Essential Songs From “What’s Poppin?” to “Like This," we're running through a list of the rapper’s most necessary listens. By Joe Abrams August 26, 2021