Opinion
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The Anatomy of Comfort Music
2020 Projects from Kota The Friend, Armand Hammer, and Jack Harlow carry the three essential elements of comfort music.
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Read Our 1 Listen Review of RMR’s ‘Drug Dealing Is A Lost Art’ EP
The initial shock of his viral hit “Rascal” may have worn off, but RMR is no one-hit wonder.
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A New Black Consciousness: Is There Music for the Hashtag?
“You need a soundtrack to go along this beautiful hashtag this generation has created.”
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3 Rappers Learning to Accept Their Flaws
We examine recent works by Future, Sheff G, and Medhane, three rappers who are learning to accept their flaws.
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The Making of Sleazus Bhrist, in His Own Words
“I know this is just the beginning for me, but already I am hopeful that I can become an artist worth remembering. That’s it.”
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Frank Ocean’s “Good Guy” & Shitty Nights Out
“Good Guy” presents a Frank Ocean bereft of peace.
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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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Read Our 1 Listen Review of Run The Jewels’ ‘RTJ4’ Album
“…a shotgun blast to the face.”
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Deconstructing Frank Ocean’s Heartbreaking Journey in “Self Control”
Frank Ocean’s haunting ballad, “Self Control,” captures the agony of lost love and the torment of unfortunate timing.
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Black Anger & Fighting the Good Fight
“Don’t be afraid to be angry; don’t be afraid to rest.”
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Read Our 1 Listen Review of Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist’s ‘Alfredo’
“…brass knuckle lyricism.”