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‘What’s The 411?’: When Hip-Hop And R&B Collided On Mary J. Blige’s Debut
‘What’s The 411?’ introduced to the world a fusion of R&B hooks and hip-hop beats.
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News3 weeks agoHip-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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Features6 months ago
Best Hip-Hop Love Songs: 25 Tracks For 808s And Soulmates
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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Features7 months ago
Best Slick Rick Songs: 20 Essential Tracks From Hip-Hop’s Greatest Storyteller
Hip-hop’s original storyteller, Slick Rick has carried the narrative torch for over three decades. The best Slick Rick songs reveal how.
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In-Depth5 years ago
Toasts, Boasts And Coasts: Hip-Hop On The Frontline
Hip-Hop artists have always waged war on conventional music – and each other. Braggadocio is always there, but it got out of control and ended in tragedy.
