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Why Drake’s ‘Thank Me Later’ Predicted His Future

Drake's debut studio album had all the elements that eventually made him a superstar.

Aaron and Shawn Brauch, Pen & Pixel founders and designers of iconic Cash Money album covers

Features2 months ago

Pen & Pixel’s Shawn Brauch On 10 Iconic Cash Money Album Covers

The designer behind the much-loved covers that defined Southern hip-hop in the 90s and 00s talks about some of his best designs.

Features2 months ago

‘Rebirth’: Lil Wayne’s Unlikely Rap-Rock Renewal

With ‘Rebirth,’ Lil Wayne threw down the rap-rock gauntlet, resulting in one of the most unlikely success stories – and influential albums – of the 2010s.

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Lil Wayne’s Stylist Marisa Flores Breaks Down His Iconic Style

‘Lil Wayne’s style in a nutshell would be like if he met Sid Vicious in an alley in Hollygrove,’ explains Flores

Features2 months ago

Best Motown Samples: 20 Essential Tracks For Crate-Diggers

Not often a label thought of in hip-hop terms, the best Motown samples prove that Berry Gordy’s empire had more than enough beats for the crate-diggers.

Features2 months ago

How Ariana Grande Shed Her Pop Persona To Become A ‘Dangerous Woman’

‘Dangerous Woman’ found Ariana Grande moving into edgier territory and forging a new musical identity though genre exploration.

Features3 months ago

Best Nicki Minaj Songs: 20 Essential Tracks From The Queen Of Hip-Hop

From her show-stealing verses to her genre-shifting albums, the self-proclaimed “Queen Of Rap” has earned her title. The best Nicki Minaj songs reveal how.

News3 months ago

Nicki Minaj‘s ‘Beam Me Up Scotty’ Mixtape Is Now Streaming

The new version of ‘Scotty’ includes two updated Minaj songs and three previously unreleased tracks.

Features3 months ago

Classic Albums By Young Musicians: 25 Age-Defying Greats

Some artists toil their whole careers to make a classic album, while others hit it straight out of the gate, here are some young musicians who got it right.

Features4 months ago

‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded’: How Nicki Minaj Shot For The Mainstream

A sign of things to come, with ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded,’ Nicki Minaj led the way for female rappers and helped hip-hop consume pop completely.

Features5 months ago

Best Justin Bieber Songs: 20 Essential Tracks For Beliebers

The best Justin Bieber songs have, in a startlingly short space of time, turned the teenage heartthrob into a global megastar commanding all the shots.

In-Depth5 months ago

New Orleans Music: From Mardi Gras To The Meters… And All That Jazz

New Orleans music has a rich history. Whether you’re in town for Mardi Gras, or seeking authentic jazz performances, it’s the gift that keeps on giving.

Features6 months ago

‘So Far Gone’: How Drake Sparked A Bidding War, Emerged ‘Successful’

With his third mixtape, ‘So Far Gone,’ Drake edged ever closer to world domination, teaming up with Lil Wayne and Young Money Entertainment.

Features6 months ago

‘If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late’: Drake’s Love Letter To Toronto

Drake’s surprise mixtape ‘If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late’ saw the Toronto MC get existential, toeing the line between introspection and aggression.