Supah Mario Shares the Story Behind His 5 Biggest Songs
The South Carolina producer breaks down his hits for Drake, Young Thug, and Jeezy.
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Chuck Inglish Remembers Mac Miller
“I just know that one of the last things I told that man was I loved him.”
In Loving Memory of Mac Miller, Our Artist
A man of my generation; an artist we can proudly claim as ours.
Donald Glover's Greatest Strength as Childish Gambino
If it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a collective of creatives to provide truly transcendent artistic experiences.
“It’s Not That Serious”: Why Eminem Saying Faggot Is “That Serious”
“The burden of proof of humanity falls in the lap of the marginalized all too often.”
4 Ways to Craft an Album Intro Track
There's an art to crafting the introductory track to an album.
Ari Lennox's Battle with Mental Health is a Reminder We're All Going Through It
To live your dream is considered escaping into a dream, but that’s simply not the reality.
Nicki Minaj & Hip-Hop's Unhealthy Obsession with Numbers
The music industry is built on numbers, both real and manipulated, and that will never change.
5 Years After “Control,” Ranking the Relevancy of All 11 Rappers Kendrick Called Out
From Drake to Jay Electronica, we tracked the course of 11 careers since that game-changing verse five years ago.
Mac Miller, 'Swimming' & Why It Feels Good to Drown
Self-destruction feels good, but "a life ain't a life 'til you live it."
Bridging the Gaps Between The Internet's 'Hive Mind'
Tracing the path to The Internet’s Megazord through each of the five members' solo projects.
'A Kid Named Cudi' Turns 10: An Oral History of Kid Cudi's Debut Mixtape
A-Trak, Emile Haynie and Emeka Obi reflect on the mixtape that launched Cudi's career.
The Price of Hip-Hop Authenticity
Atlanta is a city where authenticity is currency, but authenticity comes with a tax.
How Mac Miller & Denzel Curry Are Fighting Death
Life will remain in bloom for as long as we remain willing to fight for it.
"Mask Off": How Future, Evidence & Janelle Monáe Build Community
“We are all wearing masks. That is what makes us interesting.”
From 40 to Dilla: The Beauty of Raging Against the Dying Light
What will never change, in sickness or in health, is the desire to do what brings us joy.
'4:44' One Year Later: Reframing a Legacy Through JAY-Z's Short Films
One year later, we revisit JAY-Z's '4:44' with the added context of the album's confrontational short films.
Frank Ocean, Saba, & the Cycle of Bravery and Insecurity
Often, we are at our most brave when we are in tears.
‘Scorpion’ Finds Drake at a Crossroads—Will It Be Death or Rebirth?
Following a defeat at the hands of Pusha-T, Drake's career begins a new chapter with 'Scorpion.'
XXXTentacion, Social Media, & the Policing of Grief
The idea of separating someone’s art from their reality has never been viable or realistic.
‘KIDS SEE GHOSTS’ & The All-Consuming Mythos of Kanye West and Kid Cudi’s New Album
Sometimes you fall in love with an album, and other times you free fall into an album's universe.
The Pursuit of Forms: Five Years of ‘Watching Movies With The Sound Off’ with Mac Miller
“Who the fuck is Mac Miller?” Five years ago, the answer to that question started to take shape.