This year, new albums from artists like Kendrick Lamar, SZA, Freddie Gibbs, and Normani are expected to drop. Here are… Read More
Wiki, Terry Presume, Navy Blue, Eddie Kaine, Moor Mother, Pink Siifu and more are The Best of 2021. The 2021… Read More
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In 2021, top tier production came from an array of sonic technicians, from masters of a singular style to crafty… Read More
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To prepare for everything new coming to Starz's Drug Dealing Universe (DDU), here’s a guide to get into Power — from its… Read More
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Over the last couple of years, a number of social media accounts and platforms have popped up, creating spaces that… Read More
For Behind The Beat, Thomas Hobbs spoke with Harry Fraud about the making of "Shot Caller," the song that made… Read More
In remembrance of Stephen Gaines, better known as rapper Zumbi, we broke down his legacy with five figures who were… Read More
For our latest Behind The Beat, Thomas Hobbs spoke with producer Ron-Ron about the special partnership he shares with 03… Read More
Hip-hop's code of silence pits producers against an obsessively resourceful block of fans. With the crate-digging community thriving online, there’s… Read More
DJs and music enthusiasts alike have used TikTok to make brief, fun and informational explainers on hip-hop samples, showing how… Read More
For Behind The Beat, Thomas Hobbs spoke with Cool and Dre about producing The Game and 50 Cent's "Hate It… Read More