Kendrick Lamar
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Which Rappers Haven’t Released Their Best Albums Yet?
We’ll see you in the comments.
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From MF DOOM to Kendrick Lamar: The Art of the Hip-Hop Concept Album
From MF DOOM to Kendrick Lamar, we break down the art of the concept album in hip-hop.
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The Art of Selflessness: From Kendrick Lamar to DAVE
Life mandates–and art reinforces–the importance of stories outside of us.
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A Love Letter to Music Venues
Music venues are the playgrounds of adults and adolescents.
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The Imperfect Authenticity of ‘The Lion King’ & ‘Black Panther’ Companion Albums
Africa is the focal point of both stories, but try as they might, both albums unwittingly neglect whole sections of the continent.
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These Artists Are Mastering the Art of World-Building
The mind is a canvas and we are all painters with 26 letters at our disposal.
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The Art of Storytelling: 10 Must-Listen Long-Form Rap Records
Lengthy rap records create unique and compelling narratives.
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The Best Hip-Hop Debut, Every Year Since 2000
The rap game has delivered an endless array of seminal debut albums. We hand-picked the very best. You’re welcome.
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10 Rappers as Children’s Authors & the Titles of Their Books
“I got so many bitches, I don’t know what to do / I got so many bitches, what about you?”
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How Hip-Hop Is Fighting the Devil
Four artists. Four different routes. The fight continues.
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David “Yungin” Kim Reflects on His Journey to Becoming a Multi-Platinum, GRAMMY-winning Engineer
“I don’t remember the hard times. I just remember I had to do it, and you appreciate everything a little more. It’s a lesson in gratitude.”
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What’s Up With All Those Baby Photos on Rap Album Covers?
The baby photo is a reminder that innocence can never truly die.