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Original Content Collision Course: How Musical Independence Has Ignited A Streaming War The successes and failures of platforms like Spotify and United Masters could redefine the trajectory of the entire music industry. By Luke Hinz May 03, 2019
Original Content Analyzing The Tory Lanez Business Model The first in a new series, we evaluate the Tory Lanez business model to establish its pros, cons and what it means for another year that's bustling with new music from the Toronto MC. By Robert Blair May 31, 2019
Original Content Why Comedy Rap Is Always Considered "Less Than" Can comedic rap ever escape the asterisk beside its name? By Sanibel Chai November 16, 2018
Original Content 21 Savage: Born In The UK, Made In Atlanta Despite 21 Savage's birthplace, it's clear his identity is deeply intertwined with Atlanta. By Robert Blair February 06, 2019
Original Content Nicki Minaj Has Mastered The Art Of Social Media Self-Promotion Nicki Minaj uses social media as a promotional tool like no one else in hip-hop. Is it too much exposure or simply part of the job? By Matt F September 04, 2018
Original Content Why Nicki Minaj's Feature Spree Is A Great Decision Nicki Minaj's recent decision to stick to feature spots is a great move for the rapper: here's why. By Kemet High November 10, 2019
Original Content Is Lil Pump Misunderstood Satire? Have we misunderstood what Lil Pump is all about, really? By Taylor Rubright March 21, 2019
Original Content Analyzing The Megan Thee Stallion Business Model As one of 2019's breakout stars, we examine how Megan Thee Stallion put a "Hot Girl Summer" high on the industry's agenda. By Robert Blair July 24, 2019
Original Content The Curious Success Of Bhad Bhabie Danielle Bregoli has seen her popularity explode after adopting the name 'Bhad Bhabie' and getting in the studio. By Joseph Coffey-Slattery October 30, 2018
Original Content How Bobby Shmurda Helped Propel New York Rap We revisit the legacy of Bobby Shmurda, and all that he helped New York achieve prior to his incarceration. By Jibril Yassin January 24, 2019
Original Content How To Age Gracefully In Hip Hop Youth is wasted on the young. By Luke Hinz July 11, 2019
Original Content How FKA Twigs' Innovative Artistry Has Risen To Mythical Status As she returns to the fore, we examine how FKA Twigs became a musical enigma. By Robert Blair April 29, 2019