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Original Content Analyzing The Lil Nas X Business Model Just a day prior to the release of his "7 EP," we examine Lil Nas X's unique marketing tactics and social media mastery. By Robert Blair June 20, 2019
Original Content Masters Of Cadence: The Art Of "Voice" In Hip-Hop Lyricism and flow are essential tools, but which rappers have truly mastered the art of "voice?" By Mitch Findlay October 02, 2018
Original Content Juicy J's Reinvention & Hustle Is Infinite Nearly three decades into his career, we examine how Three 6 Mafia's Juicy J remains as vital as ever. By Robert Blair April 19, 2019
Original Content Hip-Hop's Obsession With The "Classic" Album Why the hip-hop community worships Nas' "Illmatic" and how the album's classic status has shaped the direction of the genre By Luke Hinz October 01, 2018
Original Content Album Number Seven: Examining The "Lucky Number" An honor reserved for the veteran, album seven often goes uncelebrated. By Mitch Findlay October 08, 2019
Original Content Tinashe And The Problem With Female Artists' Album Delays Too many women are signing major deals and then seeing their albums delayed for years. By Patrick Lyons April 26, 2018
Original Content Analyzing The Joyner Lucas Business Model Now that "ADHD" could seemingly drop at any moment, it's time to take a look at whether Joyner Lucas' penchant for viral fame is conducive to a successful career and weigh the pros and cons. By Robert Blair June 06, 2019
Original Content Tyler, The Creator's Evolution: From "Bastard" To "Flower Boy" With "IGOR"'s imminent arrival, we took a look at the musical and lyrical growth of Tyler, The Creator and the shifts in his artistry. By Robert Blair May 14, 2019
Original Content What Happened To Rita Ora? Is Rita Ora her own worst enemy? By E Gadsby September 12, 2018
Original Content What A Year (So Far): Hip Hop Is Exciting In 2018 2018 is shaping up to be a truly monumental year. By Luke Hinz May 01, 2018
Original Content The Beast Coast Formation: Will They Finally Get Their Due Credit? As their debut album approaches, we examine why even Beast Coast's biggest entities are still burdened with the title of "slept on" in the industry. By Robert Blair April 11, 2019
Original Content TIME 100: Why Was Hip-Hop Snubbed & Who Deserves A Spot? In the midst of TIME Magazine's omission of hip-hop from their most influential list, we examine whether there is a larger trend at play and who deserved one of those coveted spots. By Robert Blair April 22, 2019