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It seems fitting that The Weeknd, who built his early catalog on mystique and myth-making, opens his sophomore…
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Sheldon Pearce is a writer based in Washington, D.C. who has written for SPIN, Deadspin, Complex, HipHopDX, and XXL, among others. He doesn't know what "real" rap is.
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Dr. Dre is one of the architects of West Coast rap and a pillar of hip-hop production. He is responsible for…
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Considering we’re only almost to July, 2015 has seen an abundance of musical riches so far. From new albums by old…
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If there’s anything to be learned from Lupe Fiasco’s online presence over the last few years it’s that the long-time…
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It has become nearly impossible to discuss Nicki Minaj without scrutinizing the bitter turf war that has played out…