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Kanye West Is the Most Important Artist of the 21st Century

Kanye West Is the Most Important Artist of the 21st Century

In any form. In any genre. There is only one Yeezus.

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Interview: Norah Jones Talks About Her New Album, Danger Mouse, and Murder Ballads

Interview: Norah Jones Talks About Her New Album, Danger Mouse, and Murder Ballads

Ms. Jones invited us over to the crib to rap about her new album, what she's like when she's pissed, and killing a chick on wax.

Interview: Metronomy Talks Coldplay Tour, Azealia Banks, And Dealing With Haters

Interview: Metronomy Talks Coldplay Tour, Azealia Banks, And Dealing With Haters

The U.K. indie band has Harlem rapstress Azealia Banks to thank for hooking them up with Coldplay. Find out why and how they came into their own.

Kelis: Soul Mate (2003 Cover Story)

Kelis: Soul Mate (2003 Cover Story)

Three years after fading before she ever got a chance to shine, Kelis is here to send a few messages: she's met her man in Nas; she can mix hip-hop, d?

Interview: Diplo Talks New Sounds, DJ Politics, and Producing With Usher and Snoop

Interview: Diplo Talks New Sounds, DJ Politics, and Producing With Usher and Snoop

The "Climax" and "Look At Me Now" producer ditched his teaching gig to DJ, travel, and make hits. Things seem to be working for him so far.

Solange Knowles: The "Women Are Complex, Too" Interview & Video

Solange Knowles: The "Women Are Complex, Too" Interview & Video

The trillest member of the Knowles clan took a minute out of her busy modeling schedule to play a game of "Would You Rather."

Interview: Justin Bieber Talks About His Top 5 Rappers, Selena Gomez, and Growing Up In The Game

Interview: Justin Bieber Talks About His Top 5 Rappers, Selena Gomez, and Growing Up In The Game

Check out the full uncut Q&A from our 10th anniversary issue cover story.

Interview: Ne-Yo Talks Malibu Red Deal, Motown Gig, and New Album

Interview: Ne-Yo Talks Malibu Red Deal, Motown Gig, and New Album

The R&B crooner's got a new drink, job, and an album on the way.

Interview: Scooter Braun Talks About Managing Justin Bieber

Interview: Scooter Braun Talks About Managing Justin Bieber

Meet the mastermind behind the Bieber phenomenon.

Santigold Talks New Album, Partying with A$AP Crew, and Earl Sweatshirt Collab

Santigold Talks New Album, Partying with A$AP Crew, and Earl Sweatshirt Collab

Santi couldn't stay out too long with A$AP Rocky in Texas, dances her tail off, and says her new album is like "being on the edge of danger."

Fun. Talks about Overnight Stardom, Shady “Friends,” and Googling their Band Name.

Fun. Talks about Overnight Stardom, Shady “Friends,” and Googling their Band Name.

The trio talks about the cornballs trying to make friends, their two-day vacay, and how they nabbed Kanye and Beyonce's producer for their No.1 smash,?

Nicki Minaj: Self-Possessed (2012 Cover Story)

Nicki Minaj: Self-Possessed (2012 Cover Story)

If you know just one thing about Nicki Minaj, know this: She runs her own show. You can love her or hate her?but nothing in between, please.

Justin Bieber: Second Round KO (2012 Cover Story)

Justin Bieber: Second Round KO (2012 Cover Story)

Pop stardom is a contact sport, but at age 18 Justin Bieber knows how to roll with the punches. Believe that.

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