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Underground Heat: Mya K Shares Len-Assisted Remix For Her Single “Favourite”
Music, R&B, Trap Niall Smith 3/11/22 Music, R&B, Trap Niall Smith 3/11/22

Underground Heat: Mya K Shares Len-Assisted Remix For Her Single “Favourite”

The latest track from South London’s flagship trap-R&B star.

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A Crash Course Guide to Griselda Records
Music, Alternative Hip-Hop, Rap Malcolm Ferguson 3/9/22 Music, Alternative Hip-Hop, Rap Malcolm Ferguson 3/9/22

A Crash Course Guide to Griselda Records

Everything you need to know about Buffalo’s premiere rap collective.

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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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Exploring the Failed 'Adidas Kobe' Sneaker Line
Sneakers, Sport, Throwback Niall Smith 12/13/21 Sneakers, Sport, Throwback Niall Smith 12/13/21

Exploring the Failed 'Adidas Kobe' Sneaker Line

Before the Nike checks rolled in…

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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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Album Review: Dirty Bird’s Self-Titled LP
Electronica, House, Alternative Hip-Hop Malcolm Ferguson 8/27/21 Electronica, House, Alternative Hip-Hop Malcolm Ferguson 8/27/21

Album Review: Dirty Bird’s Self-Titled LP

What we think of the indie producer’s latest full-length project.

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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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How The Boondocks Deconstructs Black Identity
Television, Cartoon, Comedy, Culture Niall Smith 3/3/21 Television, Cartoon, Comedy, Culture Niall Smith 3/3/21

How The Boondocks Deconstructs Black Identity

A look back at how The Boondocks satirised and broke down the many recurring themes and contradictions within the Black community.

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How Music Has Helped Us Get Through Hard Times
Think-Piece, Alternative R&B, Lo-Fi, Alternative Hip-Hop, Jazz Rap, Neo-Soul Christopher K 2/10/21 Think-Piece, Alternative R&B, Lo-Fi, Alternative Hip-Hop, Jazz Rap, Neo-Soul Christopher K 2/10/21

How Music Has Helped Us Get Through Hard Times

Reflecting on how music has aided us through the coronavirus pandemic.

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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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Why Samuel L. Jackson’s Movie Career is a Masterclass in Black Excellence
Movies, Entertainment, Culture Niall Smith 11/29/20 Movies, Entertainment, Culture Niall Smith 11/29/20

Why Samuel L. Jackson’s Movie Career is a Masterclass in Black Excellence

Whether its Marvel, biopics, gripping thrillers or animation, Samuel L. Jackson has done it all. Here is a look back at his historic career.

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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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