Paul Cantor

Paul Cantor is a writer, editor and music producer based in New York. His writing has appeared at Rolling Stone, MTV News, VICE and Billboard, among others outlets.

Joined July 2014 | 1022 posts

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In preparation for the release of VH1's 'The Breaks,' we're looking back at all the obstacles and struggles rappers had to face in hip-hop’s early days.

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9 Things That Almost Killed Hip-Hop in the ’90s

After getting publicly shamed by the community that raised her, the toughest rapper you know is back.

BY PAUL CANTOR

Inside the Dramatic Exit and Surprising Return of Lil Mama

20 years later, Dave Mays and Ray Benzino, former co-owners of ‘The Source,’ remember the night that exploded the East Coast-West Coast beef.

BY PAUL CANTOR

How the 1995 Source Awards Changed Rap Forever

Explore the Italian Mafia's influence on today's pop culture.

BY PAUL CANTOR

From Bootleggers to MCs: The History of the Mafia in Pop Culture

Here are 10 songwriters behind some of the biggest hits in music.

BY PAUL CANTOR

10 Industry Songwriters You Should Know

In the early 2000s, Megahertz was producing for Diddy, 50 Cent, and Nas and was set to be the next rap superproducer, but then he decided he wanted somethi

BY PAUL CANTOR

If Megahertz Was About to Become a Superproducer, Why Did He Disappear?

Zero f*cks given.

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Interview: Kim Dotcom on Megaupload, Google, and the Rise of Alternative Internets

D.A. talks about his relationship with Tyga and the years of work he's put in.

BY PAUL CANTOR

Interview: David "D.A." Doman Talks About Producing Young Money's "Senile"

Kim Dotcom would like you to listen to his EDM album.

BY PAUL CANTOR

Kim Dotcom Explains How He Made a Great Album and How to End Piracy Problems for Hollywood

36 more deadly chambers to take you through.

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The 20 Best Wu-Tang Clan Albums

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