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Recording Academy President Actually Believes Women Must “Step Up” for More Opportunities
“[They need] to step up because I think they would be welcome.”
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Migos ‘Culture II’ First-Week Sales Projection Is Strong
Only four 2017 rap albums had a better opening sales week.
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Kendrick Lamar’s “HUMBLE.” Beat Was Made in “30 Minutes Tops,” According to Co-Producer
“That beat was actually one of those 20-minute beats…”
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YoungBoy Never Broke Again: “If I’m Rapping in 10 Years, That Means I Didn’t Do Something Right”
For some, the goal is simply to earn enough money to support themselves and their family.
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Lil Xan Gives Sobering Interview on Quitting Pills: “Are People Still Going to Rock With Me?”
“It’s a gift and a curse, just being sober.”
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Don’t Feel Bad for Fetty Wap: “I’m Still Touring Off My Same Four Songs”
The “Trap Queen” hitmaker admits that despite some broken spirits along the way, he’s still Fetty Wap.
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Fabolous on Copycat Success in Rap: “Everybody Trying to Have Colorful Dreads So They Can Fit In”
“People are just trying to be successful so they’re copying the last success.”
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Swizz Beatz on Why Migos’ ‘Culture’ Deserves “Best Rap Album” GRAMMY: “They Are Real Writers”
“They’re not just here from the internet, playing around and just got a ‘cool factor.'”
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“Big 2018”: Eminem Returns to the Studio with Dr. Dre & Mike WiLL Made-It
If anyone can help the masses forget about “Your booty is heavy duty like diarrhea,” it’s Dr. Dre and Mike WiLL. Right?
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Childish Gambino Reportedly Signs With RCA Records After Seven-Month Bidding War
According to our own label insider, Glover’s deal was finalized in December.
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Tyler, The Creator Recorded 25 Versions of “911” While Making ‘Flower Boy’
“The versions aren’t different types of lyrics. It’s literally different beats, different melodies.”