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Features5 days agoBest Def Jam Songs: 50 Essential Tracks That Define Hip-Hop History
The pre-eminent label for much of hip-hop's history, the best Def Jam songs are the evolution of the genre.
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Features2 months ago
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Before hip-hop and R&B got together, the rap ballad showed the softer side of hip-hop. The best hip-hop love songs prove that MCs need love too.
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Features2 months ago
Adam Yauch: Why MCA Was The Renaissance Man Of Hip-Hop
Revered among hip-hop fans, Adam “MCA” Yauch was many things: a creative force behind Beastie Boys, an activist, and a filmmaker among them.
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News3 months ago
Hip-Hop Legend Biz Markie Dies At 57
Known as “The Clown Prince of Hip-Hop,” Biz Markie’s larger-than-life persona was equally matched by his musical brilliance.
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Features9 months ago
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Measuring up to anything laid down a quarter century ago, the best Eric B And Rakim songs remain timeless and hugely influential.
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Features11 months ago
‘Licensed To Ill’: How Beastie Boys Killed It In The 80s
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Features1 year ago
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Director John Singleton left behind more than just a cinematic legacy; his soundtracks brought the black experience to life on the big screen.
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Features1 year ago
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Features1 year ago
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News2 years ago
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