10 Rap Album Cuts That Should Have Been Hit Singles
The biggest missed single opportunities from Ye, Hov, Em, K.Dot, Drake, Cole, Wayne, Future, Nas, and T.I.
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Comfort & Loyalty: Lil Wayne Is Trapped in More Than One Birdcage
Courtrooms and labels aren't the only shackles hindering Lil Wayne's growth in 2018.
Quarter Life Crisis: Exploring the Anxiety of Losing Control Through SZA’s ‘Ctrl’ Companion
"'Ctrl' and 'Quarter Life Crisis' both serve as a reminder that I’m not alone."
Patience, Tragedy & 51 Seconds: The Four-Year Journey of Eminem’s “Revival (Interlude)”
Sometimes you’ll be the hit single, sometimes you’ll just be an interlude. Often for producers, uncertainty is the only certainty.
Freddie Gibbs’ Manager Shares Their 14-Year Journey From Major Label Failure to Independent Conquest
The story of Freddie Gibbs and Ben "Lambo" Lambert is one of belief and patience.
Gucci Mane, Young Nudy & East Atlanta’s Evolving Hip-Hop Hierarchy
Change is happening in East Atlanta. Change is happening to Atlanta hip-hop. Resist if you want, but change is happening.
Every Kendrick Lamar 2017 Guest Verse, Ranked
From Mike Will to Rapsody, Kendrick's had a year of outstanding guest verses.
"I'm Thankful That I Went to Jail": Joey Fatts' Redemption Story Begins Now
"It was only a matter of time before I would’ve overdosed or did something stupid to where I would be in jail for the rest of my life."
T-Pain’s ‘Oblivion’ Picks Up Where He Left Off—For Better & For Worse (Review)
With some great moments and some bad moments, 'Oblivion' is a fitting re-introduction.
CyHi The Prynce, G.O.O.D. Music's Sixth Man, Is Finally Off the Bench
"I was just in a messy situation being from Atlanta. They want you to do trap music, and I’m someone who is going against that grain."
From OutKast to Nas & Rakim—Is it Better for Legends to Burn Out or Fade Away?
It's the difference between living in the heart of a major city and wandering around on the outskirts.
J. Cole, Atmosphere & How Our Favorite Artists Become Lifelines
When I drop the ball on self-care, I know I can always turn to my favorite artists to pick up the slack.