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Resilience, Rhymes, and Retribution: Life Lessons From 50 Cent's 'Power of the Dollar'
Music, Rap, Hip-Hop Naz Hamdi 7/2/24 Music, Rap, Hip-Hop Naz Hamdi 7/2/24

Resilience, Rhymes, and Retribution: Life Lessons From 50 Cent's 'Power of the Dollar'

Before he got rich, it all started with a dollar and a dream…

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Kendrick's Pop Out: Reflections on the Monumental Rap Beef That Made History
Rap, Hip-Hop, Culture Davina Nylander 6/28/24 Rap, Hip-Hop, Culture Davina Nylander 6/28/24

Kendrick's Pop Out: Reflections on the Monumental Rap Beef That Made History

Sometimes, you gotta pop out and…

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Is 'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill' the Greatest Album of All Time?
Music, Hip-Hop, Neo-Soul, R&B Davina Nylander 6/22/24 Music, Hip-Hop, Neo-Soul, R&B Davina Nylander 6/22/24

Is 'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill' the Greatest Album of All Time?

'98 til infinity…

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Exploring the Music of 'Queen & Slim'
Movies, Music, Soundtracks Niki Theodoulidis 6/17/24 Movies, Music, Soundtracks Niki Theodoulidis 6/17/24

Exploring the Music of 'Queen & Slim'

As the iconic romance drama reaches its fifth birthday, we're looking back at its soundtrack and everything that makes it great.

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Beyond Virality: TikTok's Impact on Sampling and Remix Culture
Opinion Piece, Pop, Social Media Danielle Felix 5/23/24 Opinion Piece, Pop, Social Media Danielle Felix 5/23/24

Beyond Virality: TikTok's Impact on Sampling and Remix Culture

Join us as we delve into the nuanced world of remixes, experimentation, and musical mash-ups.

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Hidden Gems: Here Are 20 Tracks We Love Right Now You Might've Missed
Music, Alternative R&B, Afrobeat The Culture Crypt 5/15/24 Music, Alternative R&B, Afrobeat The Culture Crypt 5/15/24

Hidden Gems: Here Are 20 Tracks We Love Right Now You Might've Missed

From the UK to the US and everywhere in between, here's our music round-up for gems you might've missed.

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The Crescent and the Mic: The Influence of Islam on Hip-Hop Culture
Islam, Hip-Hop, Religion Djita Cissé 4/12/24 Islam, Hip-Hop, Religion Djita Cissé 4/12/24

The Crescent and the Mic: The Influence of Islam on Hip-Hop Culture

From Frank Ocean's "Bad Religion" to Lauryn Hill's "Doo Wop", why is the Qur'an so frequently quoted in hip-hop?

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The Past, Present and Future of Black British Theatre
Theatre, Performing Arts, Culture Faisa Mohamed 3/31/24 Theatre, Performing Arts, Culture Faisa Mohamed 3/31/24

The Past, Present and Future of Black British Theatre

Join us on a journey through time as we explore Black British theatre—chronicling its retrospective roots and potential future.

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Voices of Revolution: Black Music's Global Impact On Political Discourse
Politics, Music, Afrobeat, Rap, Reggae Roseline Adusei 3/25/24 Politics, Music, Afrobeat, Rap, Reggae Roseline Adusei 3/25/24

Voices of Revolution: Black Music's Global Impact On Political Discourse

From the booth to the ballot, we're delving into the pivotal role of Black music as both a political truth-sayer and an art form.

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EP Review: Victoria Jane's 'Demos, Vol. 2'
Music, R&B, Alternative R&B Niall Smith 3/8/24 Music, R&B, Alternative R&B Niall Smith 3/8/24

EP Review: Victoria Jane's 'Demos, Vol. 2'

The Manchester soul provider returns with another batch of quality demos.

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Earl Sweatshirt & The Alchemist's 'VOIR DIRE' and MIKE's 'Burning Desire' Are Hip-Hop's Bleeding Edge
Music, Alternative Hip-Hop, Opinion Piece Malcolm Ferguson 2/18/24 Music, Alternative Hip-Hop, Opinion Piece Malcolm Ferguson 2/18/24

Earl Sweatshirt & The Alchemist's 'VOIR DIRE' and MIKE's 'Burning Desire' Are Hip-Hop's Bleeding Edge

Join us as we explore the current state of hip-hop under the lens of two seminal albums from last year, unpacking the larger rap landscape as we go.

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Revival to Repetition: The Struggle for Originality in a Nostalgia-Driven Music Scene
Music, R&B, Golden Age Hip-Hop Roseline Adusei 1/17/24 Music, R&B, Golden Age Hip-Hop Roseline Adusei 1/17/24

Revival to Repetition: The Struggle for Originality in a Nostalgia-Driven Music Scene

Unpacking the mythology behind musical nostalgia and what originality means in the Black creative field.

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Why 'Def Jam: Fight For NY' Deserved Better
Video Games, Culture, Rap Niall Smith 1/2/24 Video Games, Culture, Rap Niall Smith 1/2/24

Why 'Def Jam: Fight For NY' Deserved Better

Almost 20 years on, we're looking back on the cult classic rap brawler that set a bold new precedent for gaming and hip-hop despite, its elusive modern-day status.

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The Art of Storytelling: Hip-Hop Edition
Music, Rap, Golden Age Hip-Hop Blessing Borode 12/23/23 Music, Rap, Golden Age Hip-Hop Blessing Borode 12/23/23

The Art of Storytelling: Hip-Hop Edition

We're exploring rap's storytelling roots through the lens of hip-hop greats.

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Live & Alive: Lancey Foux @ The Roundhouse
Music, Trap, Gig Review Patrick Sear 11/30/23 Music, Trap, Gig Review Patrick Sear 11/30/23

Live & Alive: Lancey Foux @ The Roundhouse

Read all about it: Lancey Foux, the renowned UK trap sensation, took centre stage at The Roundhouse in London during a recent stop on his tour.

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The Definitive A Tribe Called Quest Album Guide
Music, Alternative Hip-Hop, 90s Throwback Niall Smith 8/24/23 Music, Alternative Hip-Hop, 90s Throwback Niall Smith 8/24/23

The Definitive A Tribe Called Quest Album Guide

In honour of hip-hop's 50th birthday, here's every album by A Tribe Called Quest—dissected.

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EP Review: Sekou's 'Out Of Mind'
Music, Pop, Soul Janan Jama 7/3/23 Music, Pop, Soul Janan Jama 7/3/23

EP Review: Sekou's 'Out Of Mind'

Unpacking the five-track EP by the 18-year-old vocal powerhouse touted as contemporary pop's saviour.

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Live & Alive: Bellah @ The Lower Third
Music, Gig Review, R&B Kat Friar 12/15/22 Music, Gig Review, R&B Kat Friar 12/15/22

Live & Alive: Bellah @ The Lower Third

The North London-based vocalist puts her star power on full display for her first headline gig.

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Fashion Rewind: A Look Back at Wu-Tang Clan's 'Wu Wear' Clothing Line
Digital Issue #1, Fashion, Rap Niall Smith 11/4/22 Digital Issue #1, Fashion, Rap Niall Smith 11/4/22

Fashion Rewind: A Look Back at Wu-Tang Clan's 'Wu Wear' Clothing Line

Remembering one of rap's first ventures into the fashion world.

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Inside Corteiz's 99p Store
Digital Issue #1, Fashion, Culture Janan Jama 10/28/22 Digital Issue #1, Fashion, Culture Janan Jama 10/28/22

Inside Corteiz's 99p Store

The London-based streetwear label has the city on lock—again.

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