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Original Content A Response To Ben Shapiro's Claim That "Rap Is Not Music" The pseudo-intellectual dropped an absolute goose egg earlier this week that surprised no one. By Luke Hinz September 20, 2019
Original Content Frank Ocean's "DHL": The Independent Jugg The man known to rock "Worldnet" hoodies returns with an impressionist piece well-suited for the occasion. By Luke Hinz October 25, 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 The Post Malone Dichotomy In a genre obsessed with authenticity, Post Malone has found his niche, though not without plenty of controversy. By Luke Hinz January 09, 2019
Original Content Is Megan Thee Stallion Right About Hip-Hop's Gender Bias? Amid Megan Thee Stallion's claims of gender inequality, we look at the changing perceptions of women in hip-hop and how to right historical wrongs once and for all. By Robert Blair May 27, 2019
Original Content Does Lil Pump Need To Evolve In 2019? With 21 Savage and Kodak Black exhibiting notable growth on their recent project, does Lil Pump need to follow suit on "Harverd Dropout" to avoid being lost in the shuffle? By Robert Blair January 10, 2019
Original Content 21 Savage's R&B Love Affair Is A Reflection Of The Evolved "Gangster Rapper" 21 Savage's self-expression through singing denotes the duplicity of hip-hop and the evolution of the "gangster" rapper. By Michael Kawaida January 02, 2020
Original Content Rap's Conor McGregor: Why 50 Cent & "The Notorious" Are Kindred Spirits With his hip-hop influences worn on his sleeve, Conor McGregor's closest counterpart in hip-hop comes in the shape of a long-term adversary. By Robert Blair March 20, 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 Has Drake Solidified Himself Among Hip-Hop's Great Diss Writers? Has Drake mastered the art of beef? By Mitch Findlay May 29, 2018
Original Content Does Drake's "Omertá" Put Him Back In The "Best Bars" Discussion? Drake's "Omertá" reminded the masses what he's capable of, but is it enough? By Mitch Findlay June 18, 2019
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