Lil Wayne
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Meet Sarcastic Sounds, the Producer Behind Lil Wayne’s “Mahogany”
We speak with Sarcastic Sounds, the producer behind Lil Wayne’s “Mahogany” from his 13th studio album, ‘Funeral.’
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What It Means to Claim You’re the “Greatest Rapper Alive”
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.
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Lil Wayne ‘Funeral’ 1 Listen Album Review
‘Funeral’ is Lil Wayne, the mixtape rapper, puncturing original beats with consistent one-liners in a stream-of-conscious style that occasionally burns out.
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2009 Was a Magical Time in Hip-Hop
“Maybe I was naïve, but in 2009, it felt like artist growth was purely organic and fan-driven.”
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10 Most Valuable Rap Collaborators of the 2010s, Ranked
Another perfect list.
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From DMX to DaBaby: A Brief History of Rappers Releasing 2 Albums in 1 Year
Is it a good idea to release two albums in one calendar year?
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Lil Wayne’s ‘Tha Block Is Hot’ Turns 20
We break down Lil Wayne’s ‘Tha Block Is Hot,’ 20 years on.
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How Hip-Hop Helped Me Quit Weed & Get Sober
One writer breaks down how hip-hop helped him get sober.
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Cool & Dre Break Down the Best Stories Behind Their 5 Biggest Songs: Beat Break
From Ghostface Killah to Lil Wayne, Cool & Dre’s Beat Break is full of insight and memories.
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Engineer Andrew Dawson Takes Us Inside the Studio with Kanye West, Childish Gambino & More
After hearing what Andrew Dawson did to each album he mixed, you might develop a newfound appreciation for some of your favorite records.
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How Does Hip-Hop Process Heartbreak?
Donna and Yoh discuss what heartbreak sounds like in hip-hop.
