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2016-04-08-kanye-the-life-of-pablo-number-one

Kanye’s “The Life of Pablo” to Debut #1, Will NOT Be 1st Digital-Only Album to Top Charts

Kanye's making history with his seventh number one album, but don't believe what some are reporting about his other historic achievement. Read More

news | sales

Posted about 2 days ago by Nathan S.

You Don’t Own the Digital Music You Bought & Reselling it is Illegal

A new court case is a good reminder that even if you spent thousands building an iTunes library you don't actually own any of that music. Read More

music industry

Posted 2 days ago by Nathan S.

Watch Dreamville’s Omen Spit an Exclusive “Don’t Let Go Freestyle” at Audiomack Studios SXSW

The artist and producer goes off over his own beat for an exclusive freestyle. Read More

bars | videos

Posted 2 days ago by Brendan V

2016-04-08-kanye-west-will-ferrell-references

The Complete History of Kanye West’s Love for Will Ferrell

There's one man Kanye West might love as much as Kanye West, so of course Will Ferrell's been a big part of Yeezy's music. Read More

absurdly detailed investigations | editors picks | humor

Posted 2 days ago by Lucas G.

2016-04-09-street-fighter-references-hip-hop

“Street Fighter” References in Hip-Hop, An Absurdly Detailed Investigation

From Lupe Fiasco to Nas, Action Bronson to Just Blaze, the fighting game's become a core part of hip-hop. Read More

absurdly detailed investigations | editors picks

Posted 2 days ago by Yoh

2016-04-08-chris-rock-andre-3000-new-album

Chris Rock Writes That Andre 3000’s Working on New Album, Might Just Be True

Chris Rock posts a picture from inside the studio with 3 Stacks. It's obviously a hoax, or is it? Read More

2 Chainz Chose to Compete With Kendrick Lamar’s “untitled/unmastered” - Did It Matter?

I thought Kendrick hurt 2 Chainz' album sales, but then I realized that direct album-vs-album competition doesn't really exist any more. Read More

J. Cole Was “The Therapist” & Other Terrible First Rapper Names

J. Cole first started rapping as The Therapist, Logic was Psychological, Dr. Dre went my Dr. J and we're just getting started. Read More

humor | most popular

Posted 2 days ago by Lucas G.

Watch Rome Fortune & Villa Cook Up a New Song at Audiomack Studios SXSW

Rome Fortune and fellow Atlanta artist Villa crafted and recorded a brand new song live at our SXSW studio. Read More

videos

Posted about 3 days ago by Brendan V

2016-04-07-jay-z-reasonable-doubt-not-classic

Jay Z’s “Reasonable Doubt” Was Not an Instant Classic

A powerful reminder that Jay's now unquestionably classic debut album was first met with a lukewarm response. Read More

classic hate | most popular

Posted 3 days ago by Nathan S.

The Worst Hip-Hop Songs of 2016 (So Far)

Apologize to yourself and press play on some of the most cringeworthy music of 2016. Read More

best of | editors picks

Posted 3 days ago by Brendan V

From “Through The Wire” to “Oh Boy,” When Samples Drive the Song

Sometimes a sample becomes the center of the entire song and no one's ever done it better than Kanye and The Diplomats. Read More

editors picks | opinion | production | samples

Posted 3 days ago by Lucas G.

2016-04-07-the-little-homies-video-breakdown

The Little Homies Have the Best Creative Vision in Rap

Kendrick Lamar and Dave Free (aka The Little Homies) are somehow flying under the radar despite making some of rap's best visuals. Read More

editors picks | most popular | music videos | opinion

Posted 3 days ago by Yoh

2016-04-07-chance-the-rapper-deal-chicago-white-sox

Chance the Rapper Close to Signing Club Ambassador Deal With White Sox

Lil Chano From 79th is reportedly close to signing a lucrative deal as a team ambassador for the Sox. Read More

news