Lil Wayne

We speak with Sarcastic Sounds, the producer behind Lil Wayne’s “Mahogany” from his 13th studio album, ‘Funeral.’

Among the metrics with which we differentiate MCs, this one claim may be the most telling. At the very least, it’s worth talking about. Here’s why.

‘Funeral’ is Lil Wayne, the mixtape rapper, puncturing original beats with consistent one-liners in a stream-of-conscious style that occasionally burns out.

“Maybe I was naïve, but in 2009, it felt like artist growth was purely organic and fan-driven.”

Another perfect list.

Is it a good idea to release two albums in one calendar year?

We break down Lil Wayne’s ‘Tha Block Is Hot,’ 20 years on.

One writer breaks down how hip-hop helped him get sober.

Go off, Weezy.

From Ghostface Killah to Lil Wayne, Cool & Dre’s Beat Break is full of insight and memories.

After hearing what Andrew Dawson did to each album he mixed, you might develop a newfound appreciation for some of your favorite records.

Donna and Yoh discuss what heartbreak sounds like in hip-hop.

Until further notice, Slime Season is still in full effect.

The baby photo is a reminder that innocence can never truly die.

Let's imagine, shall we?

Donna and Yoh discuss if they would want to meet their rap heroes.

With all four members of Black Hippy operating at their absolute apex, the Rap Crew title belt is theirs to lose.

There’s nothing in hip-hop more exciting than witnessing a rapper have the juice.

Who was the most prolific rap artist in 2018? The numbers speak for themselves.

Donna and Yoh discuss the weight and value of a co-sign in 2019.

"Wayne, immediately was just like, 'Shit, I'm getting a piece of this."

The best sped-up, high-pitched vocals built around soul samples from outside Roc-A-Fella's heyday.

It's time for some wild but perfect comparisons.

These are the biggest rap albums of last year.