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Say what you will about Kanye West, but the man knows his music. Not only is he a wild savant in the studio, but he also recognizes a good act when he hears one. And here they come, Abstract Mindstate, … Continued

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Hip-hop’s hottest trio just dropped another on-fire album. Migos’ Culture III, which dropped in early June. It is already getting rave reviews and skyrocketing up the charts. And part of what makes this record so hot is, of course, the … Continued

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The music industry has had many artists take their talents to acting. Some have played supporting roles, others have been producers, and even the movie leads; with every artist’s bid more newsworthy than the next. And while we have gotten … Continued

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Opinions are credible as the general public makes it out to be. Whether it is based on one’s claim to fame, wealth, or affiliations, we tend to look at them with keen eyes.  On one end, we take it with … Continued

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kendrick lamar

With every new album, Kendrick Lamar has rocked the rap music scene. His last album, DAMN. was released in 2017 and immediately received rave reviews and rocketed up the charts. It also earned two Grammy nominations for Album of the … Continued

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Your favorite artist has probably been working on something new since the coronavirus lockdown began. Travis Scott is no exception. Scott is one of the hottest rappers in the world and he’s been working on his highly anticipated new album. … Continued

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logic

After a 10-year rap career, six-albums and two Grammy nominations, Logic has called it quits. Sir Robert Bryson Hall announced in mid-July that his then-upcoming album No Pressure would be his last. The 30-year-old rapper became the proud father of … Continued

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  If you’re a fan of alt-rap, you’ve probably heard blackbear, even if you don’t know him by name. The 29-year-old rapper has his fingerprints all over the hip-hop and R&B scenes, including his side project mansionz, a collaboration with … Continued

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pop smoke

In recent years, we’ve seen too many young hip-hop stars’ careers tragically cut short. Pop Smoke became the latest to die unexpectedly in February when he was shot during a home invasion. However, the rising star’s legacy continues to live … Continued

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Hip hop has changed over the last half-century. Classic artists like Eric B. & Rakim shaped how they created vocals and beats. Songs like “When I B on tha Mic” showcase the genre. Rakim’s messages are uplifting and his skillful … Continued

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