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This Pre-Fame Eminem Press Release is Amazing
"Eminem (pronounced M&M) doesn’t come with just tight beats and lyrics." → Read More
Classic Hate: The Internet Hates on Nas’ ‘Illmatic’
Hip-hop heads don't agree on much... at all... ever. I could tell a hip-hop nerd the sky is blue and they would come up with a 10-page essay about how it is red. There is one thing, however, which all hip-hop heads regard as a universal... → Read More
Classic Hate: The Internet Hates on Eminem’s ‘Slim Shady LP’
The 'Slim Shady LP' is considered a classic today, but looking back at the original reactions reveals just how much the album was hated. → Read More
This Woman Cleared the Samples on Your Favorite Album, Here’s How
We connected with a 25 year industry veteran, who has worked with Drake, Kendrick and more, to break down the business of clearing a sample. → Read More
How Do You Listen to Music?
Headphones or in the car? Cover to cover or skip around? We spoke with a music critic, a fan and an artist about their listening preferences. → Read More
I Was Facebook Friends With Drake in ‘07, Here’s What His Personal Page Looks Like
Seriously. Drake's actual, real, personal page. And yes, there are embarrassing photos. → Read More
From Biggie to J. Cole, the Incredible Sample Legacy of ESG’s “UFO”
An obscure '80s band made one of the most sampled songs in hip-hop history. Do you know it? → Read More
The 1997 Internet Reacts to Biggie’s Death (Hip-Hop Corner Archives, Pt. 1)
Puffy mourns, some of the west coast celebrates, we uncover what the '97 internet thought about Biggie's murder. → Read More
Chance The Rapper is Not the Next Kanye West, He’s the First Chance
Two Chicago groundbreakers united on "Ultralight Beam," but don't confuse inspiration for succession. → Read More
The Inside Story of “So Far Gone,” The Album That Turned Drake Into a Superstar
We unearthed the old OVO blog for a fascinating look into the release of "So Far Gone" and Drake's explosion into the spotlight. → Read More
A Breakdown of Every New York City Platinum Hip-Hop Album by Borough
It was F. Scott Fitzgerald who so poignantly said, “The city seen from the Queensboro Bridge is always the city seen for the first time, in its first wild promise of all the mystery and beauty in the world.” And what could... → Read More
No, Seriously, Alxandr Nate Is The Most Slept On Artist of 2015
Sorry J.Cole, Kendrick and Future, Alxandr Nate is actually the most slept on artist of the year. → Read More
Holy Sh*t, I Actually Like Wiz Khalifa’s “Cabin Fever 3” (Cheat Code Album Review)
Take out all the sticks and stems and Wiz just dropped a pretty dank new mixtape. → Read More
Meek Mill’s Right, We Shouldn’t Be Laughing at His Potential Prison Time
When Drake fans are calling for Meek to be sent back to prison the internet jokes have gone too far. → Read More
The Biggest 2015 Albums That Didn’t Actually Drop
It’s December, which means that the entire internet is in the midst of pouring over the year like Bunk and McNulty investigating a crime scene. But how come we never look at the year that wasn’t? After all, often what didn't... → Read More
Yes Lawd! NxWorries’ “Link Up & Suede” EP Is Here & It’s Awesome
Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge's EP isn't the project I was hoping for, it's better. → Read More
My Best Non Hip-Hop Albums of 2015
Some amazing music outside the rap bubble dropped this year. I'm looking at you Alabama Shakes. → Read More
That One Time Donald Trump Appeared on G-Unit Radio With Tony Yayo
My turkey always comes with a side of nostalgia. Typical holiday time traditions, like seeing relatives you haven't seen in ages, and of course, bar hopping through old friends and ex-hookups who are in town, all bring back memories... → Read More
The Best & Worst Lyrics From Lil Wayne’s “No Ceilings 2”
I’m as big a Weezy fan as you will find. I’ve seen him live, I’ve memorized every single word to “This Is The Carter” and “Go DJ” still give me chills. I’d put... → Read More
Big K.R.I.T. & When Signing to a Major Label Feels Like an Office Job
I can relate to Big K.R.I.T.'s struggles with Def Jam, I've worked crappy office jobs too. → Read More