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Andres Tardio

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Los Angeles, CA, United States

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  • billboard
  • VICE
  • Complex
  • MTV News

Past articles by Andres:

J. Cole's '1985': Why It's More Than Just a 'Diss Track' (Op-Ed)

Billboard examines J. Cole's controversial "1985" track and why it was a teachable moment by the 33-year-old MC. → Read More

J. Cole's 'KOD' Album: 5 Things We Want to See From the LP

Billboard dishes five things that we'd like to see from J. Cole's fifth studio album, 'KOD.' → Read More

Cardi B's 'Be Careful': 5 Takeaways From the New Single

Billboard takes a look at Cardi B's new single "Be Careful" and analyze some of the song's biggest takeaways. → Read More

Tech N9ne Interview: Talks 20th Album 'Planet' & His Secret to Longevity

Billboard catches up with Tech N9ne to speak about his 20th album 'Planet' and his secret to longevity. → Read More

Cozz Breaks Down Debut Album 'Effected,' Track-by-Track: Exclusive

Cozz [1]set out to tell an important story on his debut album, Effected. After breaking into the game under J. Cole [2]’s tutelage, the South Central rapper took his time, crafting a 14-song narrative about ambition, maturity and self-discovery. The result can be found on his soulful new LP, out now via Tha Committee/Dreamville/Interscope. “This album is about growing pains,” he explains.… → Read More

Cozz Breaks Down Debut Album 'Effected,' Track-by-Track: Exclusive

Cozz breaks down every track off his debut album 'Effected' with Billboard. → Read More

Evidence Interview: Rapper Talks New Album 'Weather or Not' and the Birth of His Son

Billboard talks with Evidence about his new album 'Weather or Not,' the birth of his son Enzo and his girlfriend's both with breast cancer. → Read More

Kendrick Lamar & TDE's Hollywood Takeover Feels Imminent: Op-Ed

Billboard examines the prospects of TDE becoming a huge force in the move industry. → Read More

Joey Fatts Interview on Prison Release & New Song 'U-Haul' Featuring Dave East

Joey Fatts premieres his new song "U-Haul" featuring Dave East and talks about his prison release. → Read More

Dessa Interview: Talks Lin-Manuel Miranda's 'Almost Like Praying' Collaboration

Dessa talks Lin Manuel Miranda's "Almost Like Praying" collaboration and efforts to help Puerto Rico. → Read More

'Bodied': Interview With Writer Alex 'Kid Twist' Larsen About Battle Rap Film

Former rap battler, Alex "Kid Twist" Larsen speaks to Billboard about the creation of Joseph Kahn's new film "Bodied," produced by Eminem. → Read More

Mozzy Interview: New Album '1 Up Top Ahk' & Childhood Struggles

In an interview with Billboard, Sacramento star Mozzy opens up about his new album '1 Up Top Ahk' and how hip-hop saved his life. → Read More

Murs on Bringing Back Paid Dues Festival: 'Hopefully I Won't Have to Sacrifice My Career This Time'

Following a four-year hiatus, Murs [1] has announced that Paid Dues -- the indie-leaning hip-hop festival he founded in 2006 -- is making its return to Los Angeles this September. The veteran rapper says this year’s revival, which boasts Lil Wayne [2], Ab-Soul [3], Raekwon [4] and Ghostface Killah [5] as headliners, is meant to fill the void that was left behind when the event was initially… → Read More

Murs on Bringing Back Paid Dues Festival, Juggling His Rap Career

Following a four-year hiatus, Murs has announced that Paid Dues -- the hip-hop festival he founded in 2006 -- is making its return to Los Angeles this September. The veteran rapper speaks about the festival’s history, resurgence and growing pains, as well as the festival landscape as a whole. → Read More

Kendrick Lamar Producer Teddy Walton Discusses 'DAMN.' Collaboration

Producer Travis "Teddy" Walton discusses working on Kendrick Lamar's 'DAMN.' cut "LOVE." → Read More

Kendrick Lamar Collaborator Zacari Talks Working on 'DAMN.'

Singer-songwriter Zacari talks working with Kendrick Lamar on "LOVE." off rapper's 'DAMN.' album. → Read More

Brother Ali on Donald Trump, Injustice & Creating 'All the Beauty in This Whole Life'

Hip-hop luminary Brother Ali talks state of America under Trump and forthcoming album 'All the Beauty in This Whole Life.' → Read More

How 'The Simpsons' Brought Hip-Hop to Its Historic 'Great Phatsby' Episode

Producer Jim Beanz talks bringing hip-hop to 'The Simpsons' and orchestrating the music for its forthcoming 'The Great Phatsby' episode. → Read More

Timbaland Talks Joining Lifetime's Forthcoming Series 'The Pop Game': Exclusive

Timbaland discusses joining Lifetime's forthcoming star search show 'The Pop Game.' → Read More

Why Tupac Shakur's Rock Hall Induction Celebrates Hip-Hop's Trailblazing History

Two decades after his death, Tupac Shakur [1] continues to make a significant impact. Next year, the late rapper will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, marking an important moment in music, rock and hip-hop history. This well-deserved milestone is a defining one for the Rock Hall. It comes as hip-hop’s place in the shrine continues to be questioned by the likes of Kiss [2]… → Read More