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Why Freddie Gibbs & Madlib are Rap’s Most Essential Duo

This is what happens when a lyrically bulletproof rapper meets a producer from another solar system.

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PA99 Drops Her New Single ‘Last Supper’

Exploring PA99’s first new song of the year.

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How Travis Scott’s Days Before Rodeo Pushed Psychedelic Trap into the Mainstream

In the years since it's release, La Flame's second mixtape has reached mythical levels of acclaim amongst music fans. Find out what's behind the magic.

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How De La Soul Made It Acceptable for Rappers to Be Themselves

De La Soul helped change the sound and image of modern rap music. Thanks to bad business deals, you can't stream De La in 2020. We're shouting out the legendary rap group for all of their accomplishments.