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The 10 Best New York City Rap Albums of the Past 10 Years

The 10 Best New York City Rap Albums of the Past 10 Years

Each record guaranteed packed with Big Apple anthems.

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It's Okay To Admit That You Love "Cruel Summer"

It's Okay To Admit That You Love "Cruel Summer"

It's time to stop acting like G.O.O.D. Music's album isn't amazing.

Continue Reading » Sep 27, 2012 | 09:56:02 AM | Music | ADD A COMMENT
Live at Synagogue, Frank Ocean and Bon Iver Take 'Em to Church

Live at Synagogue, Frank Ocean and Bon Iver Take 'Em to Church

The free concert was the hottest ticket in town last night.

Continue Reading » Sep 25, 2012 | 01:12:47 PM | Music | ADD A COMMENT
Is Kanye West Having the Best Run in Rap History?

Is Kanye West Having the Best Run in Rap History?

Determining whether anyone in hip-hop has had as influential of a presence, for as long.

Continue Reading » Sep 19, 2012 | 02:31:46 PM | Music | ADD A COMMENT
Trying To Make Sense of Chief Keef and the Chaos in Chicago

Trying To Make Sense of Chief Keef and the Chaos in Chicago

A look at hip-hop, violence, and responsibility in the Midwest city.

Continue Reading » Sep 17, 2012 | 11:27:21 AM | Music | ADD A COMMENT
Lil Wayne Is Back and It's Because of "No Worries"

Lil Wayne Is Back and It's Because of "No Worries"

A few reasons why Tunechi's new single should kill any talk that he's fallen off.

Continue Reading » Sep 11, 2012 | 10:15:54 AM | Music | ADD A COMMENT
Would Aaliyah Still Be Popular If She Were Alive?

Would Aaliyah Still Be Popular If She Were Alive?

The young talent was a force in the '90s and a bit of the 2000s. But would she be as big now if she was still with us?

Continue Reading » Aug 24, 2012 | 03:27:22 PM | Music | ADD A COMMENT
What Does DJ Khaled Do and is He Good for Hip-Hop?

What Does DJ Khaled Do and is He Good for Hip-Hop?

His name has been attached to some of rap's biggest hits. But really, what role does he play?

Continue Reading » Aug 21, 2012 | 12:18:19 PM | Music | ADD A COMMENT
The Nas Controversy and Why Rappers Are Afraid of Ghostwriters

The Nas Controversy and Why Rappers Are Afraid of Ghostwriters

Hip-hop has always had to live up to a standard of artistic authenticity that no other genre must.

Continue Reading » Aug 16, 2012 | 04:37:36 PM | Music | ADD A COMMENT
D.C.'s First Annual Trillectro Festival a Success

D.C.'s First Annual Trillectro Festival a Success

What the city needed.

Continue Reading » Aug 14, 2012 | 01:23:24 PM | City Guide | ADD A COMMENT
Did Lil Wayne Fall Off?

Did Lil Wayne Fall Off?

The discussion surrounding Weezy has changed considerably. Has the YMCMB star gone from "best rapper alive" to one of the worst?

Continue Reading » Aug 7, 2012 | 10:40:41 AM | Music | ADD A COMMENT
Video: Frank Ocean Live At Terminal 5

Video: Frank Ocean Live At Terminal 5

Watch footage from his tour stop this week in NYC.

Continue Reading » Jul 28, 2012 | 12:13:40 PM | Music | ADD A COMMENT
Album Preview: Big Boi's "Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors"

Album Preview: Big Boi's "Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors"

The Outkast member has Kid Cudi, Little Dragon, Big K.R.I.T., and more on his upcoming LP.

Continue Reading » Jul 20, 2012 | 12:27:32 PM | Music | ADD A COMMENT
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