Editors Picks
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25 Years Later: Smif-N-Wessun’s ‘Dah Shinin’ Is a Testament to an Era That Defined Hip-Hop
A quarter of a century later, all heads realize.
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Here’s to Juice WRLD, My Generation‘s Kid Cudi
Thank you for everything, Juice. You deserve a million words.
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Breaking Down J. Cole‘s Discography Using the Greek Words for Love
We break down J. Cole‘s discography through the lens of the four Greek words for love.
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Here’s How Tory Lanez Cleared Every Sample on ‘Chixtape 5’
“In total it was 97 writers, including the sample writers.”
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It’s Snowing & I Can’t Stop Playing Deb Never
Deb Never is an LA-based musician who makes… Well she doesn’t make happy music.
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Magical Realism: Behind-the-Scenes of EarthGang’s Michael Jackson-Inspired “UP” Short Film
Like the directors they employ, artists must understand the world they’re building. EarthGang knows the world they are building.
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nostalgia, FOREVER: Frank Ocean’s “Strawberry Swing”
The duality of “Strawberry Swing” is a reminder to make blessings out of the ordinary.
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Childish Gambino’s Last Act
If Austin City Limits was his last performance, Glover-as-Gambino treated the night as the culmination of his engagement with the audience as actors in his theater.
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Danger Mouse Is Rap’s Great “What If?” Producer
Imagine the creative chemistry Danger Mouse might share with rappers like Danny Brown, Action Bronson, and Tyler, The Creator. I know I have.
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Kevin Abstract’s Recurring Antagonist: America
To listen to Kevin Abstract is to, on some level, question your Americanness.
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Kanye West’s ‘Jesus Is King’ Album Has Serious Religious Implications
It would be easier if there were a way to ignore Kanye, but there isn’t.
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How Hip-Hop Helped Me Quit Weed & Get Sober
One writer breaks down how hip-hop helped him get sober.