13 Life Lessons from JAY-Z: A Letter to My Unborn Niece
The best thing about JAY-Z's lyrics is that they're always there when you need them most.
The Art of Fragmentation in Rap Music
Tierra Whack, Pink Siifu, and Earl Sweatshirt are all gaming the system. And it, resoundingly, works.
Meet Monalyse, an Artist Handpicked by Pusha-T
"Opportunities are always around the corner."
Kodak Black: I Only Worked with Lil Pump & Juice WRLD to Boost Streams
“I know it’s gon’ stream.”
Meet Nita Jonez, an Artist Handpicked by Pusha-T
"I like to have fun and I like to really speak my mind. Just off hearing the records, you’ll be able to tell."
Xzibit: Hosting 'Pimp My Ride' Hurt My Music Career
“I wasn’t able to continue building Xzibit as an emcee.”
Mac Miller, ‘Live From Space’ and Beyond
Mac Miller's 'Live From Space' was much, much more than just a live album.
The Life and Death of Rap's Leak Era
Album leaks were the scourge of the music industry. Now, they have little if no impact.
How Anxious Music Creates a Sense of Place
From his grand discomfort, Slug of Atmosphere establishes a sense of place in his life and in his music.
Best Songs That Made Us Cry of 2018 (Staff Picks)
Mac Miller, Frank Ocean, Anderson .Paak, and more—these are the songs that made us cry in 2018.