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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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Fergie: Peep Show (2006 Cover Story)

Fergie: Peep Show (2006 Cover Story)

Hating Fergie and the Black Eyed Peas is so 2003. You can either sit there and lament her success, or get with the program and pass the dutchess 'pon ?

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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.

Continue Reading » Apr 25, 2012 | 02:49:48 PM | Music | ADD A COMMENT
Who Is Rita Ora?

Who Is Rita Ora?

Meet the girl who's leading Roc Nation's British invasion.

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Keri Hilson: In Control (2009 Cover Story)

Keri Hilson: In Control (2009 Cover Story)

There's two sides to every story and the R&B siren knows both of them.

Continue Reading » Apr 17, 2012 | 02:54:01 PM | Music | ADD A COMMENT
Interview: Future Talks About His New Album “Pluto”

Interview: Future Talks About His New Album “Pluto”

Atlanta rapper stays ahead of the curve, working with Drake, R.Kelly, T.I., and more. Next up? Ozzy Osborne.

Continue Reading » Apr 17, 2012 | 02:04:20 PM | Music | ADD A COMMENT
Interview: Obie Trice Talks “Bottoms Up,” Remembers Proof

Interview: Obie Trice Talks “Bottoms Up,” Remembers Proof

Obie's new album may not be on Shady, but Em and Dre are still holding him down?just like he's still holding down Proof.

Continue Reading » Apr 12, 2012 | 12:47:31 PM | Music | ADD A COMMENT
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?

Continue Reading » Apr 9, 2012 | 12:38:02 PM | Music | ADD A COMMENT
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."

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Interview: Melanie Fiona On How To Treat A Lady

Interview: Melanie Fiona On How To Treat A Lady

The singer just released her new album. Here Mel drops knowledge on gifts to give, talks love, and why she's ready to be her man's private dancer.

Continue Reading » Mar 29, 2012 | 10:49:29 AM | Music | ADD A COMMENT
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.

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Interview: Erykah Badu Introduces Her Cannabinoids Crew

Interview: Erykah Badu Introduces Her Cannabinoids Crew

After her SXSW show, Erykah and her man band talked beats, crew love, and weed.

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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."

Continue Reading » Mar 22, 2012 | 02:00:26 PM | Music | ADD A COMMENT
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