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‘Teflon Don’: When Rick Ross’ Lived Out His Rap Fantasy

On ‘Teflon Don,’ Rick Ross lived up to his mafia moniker with outsized charisma and a lush, cinematic album to sell his rap fantasy.

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‘Til Shiloh: Buju Banton’s Groundbreaking Album

It was an album that changed the trajectory of the dancehall artist's career... and also transformed dancehall and reggae forever.

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Best Gang Starr Songs: 20 Hip-Hop Essentials

Guru and DJ Premier are among hip-hop’s most iconic duos, with albums like ‘Hard To Earn’ and songs like ‘Mass Appeal.’ Here are their best songs.

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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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The Global Cypher: South Africa Edition

Hip-hop in South Africa mixes unique sounds beloved in the country and key elements of the genre’s New York’s origins.

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‘Hello Nasty’: How Three MCs And One DJ Created The Beastie Boys’ Classic

Beastie Boys always seemed to be pushing their music forward, while simultaneously borrowing heavily from their past.

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‘The Tipping Point’: The Roots At The Crossroads Of Hip-Hop

‘The Tipping Point’ is populated by hip-hop’s forgotten heroes, and catches The Roots still finding their place in the pop culture pantheon.

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‘The Harder They Come’: The Iconic Reggae Soundtrack Packs A Punch

A memorial to an era that was already passing when it was released, The Harder They Come’ is an irrepressible record that gets you on your feet.

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Best 50 Cent Songs: 20 Hip-Hop Essentials

One of New York’s finest street rappers tranformed his raw stories into indelible hits. These are just a few of his greatest moments.

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‘Fight the Power’: The Story Behind Public Enemy’s Searing Classic

This soundtrack lynchpin for Spike Lee's ‘Do The Right Thing’ remains one of Public Enemy's most searing anthems. Here's the story of how it got made.

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Best Reggae Vinyl Albums: 10 Essentials To Own On Wax

Though 7” singles often drive a rabid reggae collectors market, the best reggae vinyl can take the shape of classic albums – as this guide to 10 essential reggae LPs shows.

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Rebel Music: 11 Of The Best Reggae Protest Songs

Whether fighting for the legalisation of cannabis or battling dark forces in politics, the best reggae protest songs spoke to their times yet continue to resonate today.

One Love How Reggae Music Inspired The World

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One Love: How Reggae Music Inspired The World

It emerged from just one island in the Caribbean, but reggae music has become a worldwide phenomenon – so pervasive that you might not even know it’s there.