Opinion
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Plotting Life’s Key Moments Through Songs
“Songs like Frank Ocean’s ‘Super Rich Kids’ and ScHoolboy Q’s ‘Man of The Year’ made highlight reels out of otherwise banal moments.”
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Hip-Hop in 2020 Is Full of Greek Mythology
“Rappers, especially in our modern times, represent all the feelings a person is faced with in pursuit of their personal legend.”
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Tyler, The Creator’s 10 Best Guest Features, Ranked
We ranked Tyler, The Creator’s ten best guest features, including collaborations with Freddie Gibbs, Westside Gunn, and more.
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The New Online Rap Communities
Rap’s adaptability makes it perfectly suited to the online experience in 2020.
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5 Best French Rap Songs for July 2020
We present the best French hip-hop songs coming out of France in July 2020.
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Unlocking the Humanity in Frank Ocean’s “Futura Free”
“Futura Free,” the final song on Frank Ocean’s masterpiece ‘Blonde,’ feels like a grand unveiling.
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There’s Privilege in Protecting Kanye’s Politics
“Humoring Kanye’s political rhetoric doesn’t just reflect a lack of education and disenchantment with electoral politics, but the luxury to be apathetic.”
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Lo-Fi Rap Snack Pack: Jay Worthy, Animoss, Jonathan Cloud, & Baby Cate
Jay Worthy, Animoss, Jonathan Cloud, and Baby Cate make up our lo-fi rap snack pack for the week beginning July 27, 2020.
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Read Our 1 Listen Review of Logic’s ‘No Pressure’ Album
On his final album, Logic embraces being a man with a son to raise, businesses to run, friends to support, and his mental health to protect.
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With ‘No Pressure,’ Logic Finally Finds Balance
When Logic raps, “Killing myself to make a killing,” it’s not a brag. It’s a word of caution.
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Frank Ocean’s “Godspeed” & Letting Go
The sincerity of Frank Ocean’s “Godspeed” reminds us of the permanence of love, and love’s ability to transform itself and us into new people.
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Sharing My Expression of Blackness
Philadelphia-born rapper Khemist shares the meaning behind his latest EP ‘Khemtrails.’