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Faced with following the phenomenon that was ‘Views,’ Drake released ‘More Life,’ a playlist that broke streaming records – and not for the first time.
Arguably the greatest recording of the Pierre Moerlen era, Gong’s 1978 album found the collective at the peak of their powers.
Thoughtful and envelope-pushing, the best Erykah Badu songs prove exactly why the singer has been crowned The First Lady Of Neo-Soul.
Revising ‘The Life Of Pablo’ in the weeks after its release, Kanye West kept his promise to create a 'living, breathing, changing creative expression.'
With his third mixtape, ‘So Far Gone,’ Drake edged ever closer to world domination, teaming up with Lil Wayne and Young Money Entertainment.
With ‘The College Dropout,’ Kanye West singlehandedly set hip-hop on a new path, introducing himself as one of the 21st century’s most innovative artists.
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A highly localised critique of South Korean society, Psy’s song ‘Gangnam Style’ became a global sensation thanks to a YouTube video that went viral.
Throughout his outspoken career, Eminem and politics has made for an explosive mix, coming to a head on his fearless new album, Revival.
Containing both her hardest and most personal songs to date, ‘The Pinkprint’ found Nicki Minaj asserting her dominance over both the pop and hip-hop world.
Often audacious, always surprising, the best Kanye West samples are all the proof you need that the hip-hop icon remains at the cutting-edge of music.
The Gentle Giant debut album established the group as one of the most distinctive and forward-thinking of the new wave of prog rock bands to emerge in 1970.
A bizarre ride through funk, rock and jazz history, The Pharcyde’s debut album remains unique in the history of hip-hop – a rare example of rap without ego.
With stark production and sung vocals, ‘808s & Heartbreak’ found Kanye West bearing his soul and paving the way for The Weeknd and Drake.
