Chairman Mao

Joined July 2014 | 7 posts

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If listening to OutKast over the past 22 years has taught us anything it’s that the truest act of hip-hop bravado is allowing oneself to evolve.

If listening to OutKast over the past 22 years has taught us anything it’s that the truest act of hip-hop bravado is allowing oneself to evolve.

| BY CHAIRMAN MAO

OutKast Evolved With 'ATLiens' and Forced Hip-Hop to Do the Same

From the Wu-Tang "W" to Tommy Boy and everything in between.

From the Wu-Tang "W" to Tommy Boy and everything in between.

| BY CHAIRMAN MAO

The 50 Greatest Rap Logos

Chairman Mao muses on NYC's vanishing record stores.

Chairman Mao muses on NYC's vanishing record stores.

| BY CHAIRMAN MAO

Requiem For a Record Store

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

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

| BY CHAIRMAN MAO

10 Facts About J Dilla You Might Not Know

From Dipset's eagle to the Wu-Tang "W," Chairman Mao counts down the most iconic brand stamps in hip-hop history.

| BY CHAIRMAN MAO

The 50 Greatest Rap Logos

A year ago today, Keith "Guru" Elam passed away. Celebrate his life by revisiting all his classics.

A year ago today, Keith "Guru" Elam passed away. Celebrate his life by revisiting all his classics.

| BY CHAIRMAN MAO

The 50 Greatest Gang Starr Songs

Before the days of Myspace pages, your favorite rappers passed these out.

Before the days of Myspace pages, your favorite rappers passed these out.

| BY CHAIRMAN MAO

The 30 Greatest Hip-Hop Demos