SONG ANALYSIS

From issues at Aftermath to challenging the Rap God's status, The Game went at Eminem on all fronts on "The Black Slim Shady."

Reflecting on the relevancy of the lyrical themes in “Murder To Excellence,” ten years later.

It's time to play that Drake song.

Twenty-one years removed from its initial release, Redman and Method Man's classic "Da Rockwilder" remains one of hip-hop's best duets of all time.

Mac Miller released "Self-Care" on this day, two years ago. Today, we dissect the importance of this song.

Reflecting on The Weeknd's debut and the blueprint he initiated with "High for This."

By willingly continuing the story of "Stan," Eminem attempted to do the impossible with his ambitious and underrated "Bad Guy."

Meek Mill manifested his dreams and confronted his nightmares on the timeless intro of his debut album.

With countless hits to his name, DMX delivered a career-defining record with the morally complex and haunting "Stop Being Greedy."

Lloyd Banks revealed the depth of his lyricism on "Till The End," a song that stands as one of his greatest artistic achievements.

We briefly explore the importance of Wiz Khalifa's "B.A.R." mixtape and title track, and its influence on his career.

Twelve years removed from its initial release, Lil Wayne's "Lollipop" remains an artistic turning point for the legendary Cash Money rapper.

21 Savage and J. Cole's "A Lot" introduced a compelling creative partnership that thrived in spite of vast stylistic differences.

On "Eternal Atake," Lil Uzi Vert expanded on "XO Tour Llif3" with "P2," a sequel that provided deeper insight into his hopes and fears.

Off his acclaimed 2014 Forest Hills Drive album, J Cole's "No Role Modelz" puts exclamation marks on a longstanding struggle in hip-hop.

Kendrick Lamar crafted one of the most personal and interpretable songs in recent memory with the appropriately titled "LOVE."

Callous, puncturing, visceral, and goonish. Call it what you will, but "Flockaveli" and it’s centerpiece “Hard In da Paint” signify one of trap music’s most critical junctures.

Lil Wayne's verse on Mario's "Crying Out For Me" remix arrived during his acclaimed 2007 run.

On MLK Day, we revisit the importance and impact of Kendrick Lamar's single "Alright."

How Mac Miller reinvented himself, took control of his narrative and his legacy while on a collision course with tragedy.