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The Rap Song of the Summer, Every Year Since 1979

The Rap Song of the Summer, Every Year Since 1979

From "It Takes Two" to "Hot In Herre," these are the anthems that keep summer jams rocking.

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Who Are the Five GRAMMY Award Nominees for Best Album Art?

Who Are the Five GRAMMY Award Nominees for Best Album Art?

Learn who's in the running for this prestigious, lesser-known category.

Continue Reading » Feb 8, 2013 | 01:50:16 PM | Art+Design | ADD A COMMENT
Diddy's Top 10 Art Moments

Diddy's Top 10 Art Moments

Collecting art, going to fairs, painting, and more.

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Dusty Grooves: Dot Da Genius' 25 Favorite Albums

Dusty Grooves: Dot Da Genius' 25 Favorite Albums

The other half of WZRD tells us about the records he can't live without?from Lil Wayne, Usher, Fela Kuti, and more.

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What Is The J Dilla Ensemble?

What Is The J Dilla Ensemble?

Brian "Raydar" Williams explains why Jay Dee was the truth—and how his students at Boston's Berklee College of Music reinterpret Dilla's beats using?

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10 Facts About J Dilla You Might Not Know

10 Facts About J Dilla You Might Not Know

We take a look back at the life and times of the one and only Jay Dee.

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The Bloody Beetroots Death Crew 77 on Their Favorite Clubs Around the World

The Bloody Beetroots Death Crew 77 on Their Favorite Clubs Around the World

From Paris to Singapore.

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