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A Brief History Lesson on J Dilla
Music, Jazz Rap, Alternative Hip-Hop, R&B, Experimental Niall Smith 2/7/22 Music, Jazz Rap, Alternative Hip-Hop, R&B, Experimental Niall Smith 2/7/22

A Brief History Lesson on J Dilla

Looking back at the legendary Motor City beatmaker and pioneer.

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A Look at Cam’ron’s Influential Sense of Style
Music, Rap, Fashion, Sneakers Niall Smith 1/4/22 Music, Rap, Fashion, Sneakers Niall Smith 1/4/22

A Look at Cam’ron’s Influential Sense of Style

Reflecting on Killa Cam's infamous fashion highlights throughout the years.

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Local Spotlight: Jaylin’s ‘Twenties’ EP
Music, Alternative Hip-Hop, Rap Malcolm Ferguson 11/17/21 Music, Alternative Hip-Hop, Rap Malcolm Ferguson 11/17/21

Local Spotlight: Jaylin’s ‘Twenties’ EP

Our review of the DC native’s dynamic sophomore project.

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The Kings Of Calabasas: 'Certified Lover Boy' vs 'Donda'
Music, Rap Malcolm Ferguson 9/30/21 Music, Rap Malcolm Ferguson 9/30/21

The Kings Of Calabasas: 'Certified Lover Boy' vs 'Donda'

As the dust settles on Drake and Kanye's album clash, we reflect on the antics-filled saga in its entirety.

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‘Call Me If You Get Lost’ is a True Creative’s Vision Fully Realised
Music, Alternative Hip-Hop, R&B, Neo-Soul, Experimental Malcolm Ferguson 6/29/21 Music, Alternative Hip-Hop, R&B, Neo-Soul, Experimental Malcolm Ferguson 6/29/21

‘Call Me If You Get Lost’ is a True Creative’s Vision Fully Realised

Reviewing the LA native’s latest project.

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How Run-D.M.C Saved Hip Hop Music
Music, Rap, Golden Age Hip-Hop Bruin White 4/24/21 Music, Rap, Golden Age Hip-Hop Bruin White 4/24/21

How Run-D.M.C Saved Hip Hop Music

Exploring how the now-iconic 80s rap group reshaped the sound of rap music with their debut project.

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Why Freddie Gibbs & Madlib are Rap’s Most Essential Duo
Music, Gangster Rap, Alternative Hip-Hop, Soul, Comedy Niall Smith 1/28/21 Music, Gangster Rap, Alternative Hip-Hop, Soul, Comedy Niall Smith 1/28/21

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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Future’s Superhero-like Origin Story and Tenure with the Dungeon Family
Music, Trap, Southern Hip-Hop, Rap Niall Smith 12/13/20 Music, Trap, Southern Hip-Hop, Rap Niall Smith 12/13/20

Future’s Superhero-like Origin Story and Tenure with the Dungeon Family

Chronicling the career beginnings of Atlanta trap legend Future Hendrix.

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PA99 Drops Her New Single ‘Last Supper’
Music, Alternative R&B, UK Rap, Soul, R&B Niall Smith 12/9/20 Music, Alternative R&B, UK Rap, Soul, R&B Niall Smith 12/9/20

PA99 Drops Her New Single ‘Last Supper’

Exploring PA99’s first new song of the year.

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A Glance at Jorja Smith’s Artistry
Music, R&B, Neo-Soul, Alternative Hip-Hop, Garage, Afrobeat, Jazz Niall Smith 12/3/20 Music, R&B, Neo-Soul, Alternative Hip-Hop, Garage, Afrobeat, Jazz Niall Smith 12/3/20

A Glance at Jorja Smith’s Artistry

Exploring Jorja Smith's sonic range and her eclectic set of influences.

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Pressures From Online Classes
Education, Think-Piece, Music, Rap, R&B Christopher K 11/9/20 Education, Think-Piece, Music, Rap, R&B Christopher K 11/9/20

Pressures From Online Classes

A brief look at how students can manage COVID-19 and their studies.

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Album Review: Jim Legxacy’s ‘BTO!’
Music, UK Rap, Alternative Hip-Hop, R&B, Experimental Niall Smith 10/25/20 Music, UK Rap, Alternative Hip-Hop, R&B, Experimental Niall Smith 10/25/20

Album Review: Jim Legxacy’s ‘BTO!’

Last year, Jim Legxacy blessed the underground music circuit with his Dynasty Program. Find out how Legxacy has progressed artistically going into his sophomore project BTO!

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A Look Back at Nelly’s Style and Wardrobe
Music, Rap, Pop, R&B, Midwest Hip-Hop, Fashion, Sneakers Niall Smith 10/20/20 Music, Rap, Pop, R&B, Midwest Hip-Hop, Fashion, Sneakers Niall Smith 10/20/20

A Look Back at Nelly’s Style and Wardrobe

Nelly was undoubtfully one of the biggest rap stars of the 2000s. One aspect of his impact that is understated was Nelly's prevailing influence on black fashion.

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Should We Listen to Sad Music When We’re Not Sad?
Music, R&B, Alternative Hip-Hop, Neo-Soul, Alternative R&B Christopher K 10/16/20 Music, R&B, Alternative Hip-Hop, Neo-Soul, Alternative R&B Christopher K 10/16/20

Should We Listen to Sad Music When We’re Not Sad?

Chris K is back for another timely think-piece on whether we should listen to sad or emotive music when we feel happy.

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How ‘Savage Mode II’ Tributes the Classic Rap Album Covers of Yesterday
Music, Trap, Southern Hip-Hop, Rap, Midwest Hip-Hop Niall Smith 10/13/20 Music, Trap, Southern Hip-Hop, Rap, Midwest Hip-Hop Niall Smith 10/13/20

How ‘Savage Mode II’ Tributes the Classic Rap Album Covers of Yesterday

The new 21 Savage and Metro Boomin album cover speak volumes for the project itself. That classic mixtape feel is no accident, find out how it pays homage to the rappers that inspire the duo.

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Reflecting on Odd Future’s Legacy
Music, Alternative Hip-Hop, Experimental, R&B, Fashion, Television Niall Smith 10/2/20 Music, Alternative Hip-Hop, Experimental, R&B, Fashion, Television Niall Smith 10/2/20

Reflecting on Odd Future’s Legacy

In the early 2010s, Odd Future shook up rap music and helped redefine the face of mainstream hip hop. We're reflecting on the collective's lasting impact on the culture.

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The Meteoric Rise of Brent Faiyaz
Music, Alternative R&B, Neo-Soul, Rap, R&B, Fashion Niall Smith 9/25/20 Music, Alternative R&B, Neo-Soul, Rap, R&B, Fashion Niall Smith 9/25/20

The Meteoric Rise of Brent Faiyaz

From relative unknown to R&B underdog, the rapper turned singer Brent Faiyaz has everyone watching. Join us as we explore his career up until this point.

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Let’s Stop Comparing New Artists to Musicians of the Past
Music, Rap, Alternative Hip-Hop, Trap, R&B, Neo-Soul Christopher K 9/7/20 Music, Rap, Alternative Hip-Hop, Trap, R&B, Neo-Soul Christopher K 9/7/20

Let’s Stop Comparing New Artists to Musicians of the Past

Christopher K gives us an air-tight analysis of why we shouldn’t compare current artists to ones prior.

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How the Gorillaz Made Weird Music Cool
Music, Rock, Alternative Hip-Hop, Experimental, Trip Hop, Lo-Fi Niall Smith 8/31/20 Music, Rock, Alternative Hip-Hop, Experimental, Trip Hop, Lo-Fi Niall Smith 8/31/20

How the Gorillaz Made Weird Music Cool

Studying the one and only virtual band and their seamless ability to genre blend and innovate.

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Jim Legxacy Returns with His Electrifying New Single ‘4LeafClover’
Music, UK, Alternative Hip-Hop, R&B, Rock, UK Rap Niall Smith 8/25/20 Music, UK, Alternative Hip-Hop, R&B, Rock, UK Rap Niall Smith 8/25/20

Jim Legxacy Returns with His Electrifying New Single ‘4LeafClover’

The famed underground titan Jim Legxacy wows us with his long-awaited follow-up to his acclaimed 2019 EP.

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