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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 Don't Like "Cruel Summer"

It's Okay To Admit That You Don't Like "Cruel Summer"

It's time to stop acting like G.O.O.D. Music's album is supposed to be perfect.

Continue Reading » Oct 2, 2012 | 04:01:15 PM | Music | ADD A COMMENT
At Homecoming Show in NYC, A$AP Rocky Makes It Big

At Homecoming Show in NYC, A$AP Rocky Makes It Big

Danny Brown and ScHoolboy Q were on the bill, too.

Continue Reading » Sep 28, 2012 | 01:13:51 PM | Music | ADD A COMMENT
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
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
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
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
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
Review: Into the Wild Tour at Irving Plaza

Review: Into the Wild Tour at Irving Plaza

Despot, Mr. Muthafuckin' eXquire, El-P and Killer Mike bring down the house.

Continue Reading » Jul 14, 2012 | 02:37:43 PM | Music | ADD A COMMENT
When The Fat Boys Were Fly

When The Fat Boys Were Fly

Would Biggie or Rick Ross even exist without them?

Continue Reading » Jul 11, 2012 | 04:40:13 PM | Music | ADD A COMMENT
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