Rap/Hip Hop Music
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In: Grime Music
With the widespread success garnered throughout his career, this is a look at the album that crowned Dizzee Rascal as the king of grime. more...
In: Rap/Hip Hop Music (general)
By: Kiki Anderson
He produced hits for Jay-Z, Ludacris, and Alicia Keys. He's a hugely popular rapper in his own right. And when Kanye West blogs, people talk about it. more...
Lupe Fiasco Pioneers New Hip-Hop
In: Hip Hop Music
By: Nick Robinson
Lupe Fiasco has maybe one thing in common with the stereotypes applied to the rest of the hip-hop industry: his subject matter. more...
In: Hip Hop Music
Though many bands throughout history have been named "one-hit wonders," some of them deserve much more. Some deserve a second look. P.M. Dawn is one of them. more...
In: Hip Hop Music
By: Kirk Jacobson
From out of anger and artistry, The Roots have returned to the public with 14 masterful tracks. more...
Old School Rappers the Fat Boys
In: Old School Rap
By: Kiki Anderson
Rap stars in the mid '80s but now often overlooked, the Fat Boys were nevertheless hugely successful, touring with Fresh Fest and starring in "Krush Groove." more...
Kinnie Starr's Crisis of Identity
In: Hip Hop Music
By: Caitlin Ward
Kinnie Starr has spent much of her career discussing her identity as an Aboriginal musician. Working on her 5th album, she'd like to talk about the music for once. more...
Atmosphere's 'Lemons' CD Preview
In: Hip Hop Music
By: Jesse Stiles
"When Life Gives You Lemons" drops on April 22nd out with underground legends Atmosphere to deliver goods sure to satisfy your hip-hop sweet tooth. Here's the lowdown. more...
Bushido: Evolution Into a Rap Star
In: Gangsta Rap
Anis Mohamed Youssef Ferchichi, Germany's biggest and brightest hip-hop star, has emerged from racist and misogynistic rap rookie to nation's biggest hip-hop export. more...
In: Hip Hop Music
By: Amahl Majack
Looking for the latest in underground hip-hop? Check out the newest release by Akrobatik, Absolute Value. more...
A Hip-Hop Classic: Nas' Illmatic
In: Old School Rap
By: Gregory Raynor
In 2008, 14 years after its initial release, Nas' debut album serves as the blueprint for any aspiring emcee hoping to create a classic. more...
Gorillaz D-Sides for Fans Only
In: Rap/Hip Hop Music (general)
By: James W. Coates
Gorillaz, that cartoon fronted hip hop band featuring Blur vocalist Damon Albarn release a new collection of B-sides, with mixed results. more...
Five Must-Have Rap Albums for 2008
In: Rap/Hip Hop Music (general)
By: Gregory Raynor
With a supposed release from Dr. Dre, a controversial opus from Nas, and a highly-anticipated disc from Lil' Wayne, here are the essential hip-hop albums for 2008 more...
In: Rap/Hip Hop Music (general)
By: James W. Coates
Alicia Keys' new album, "As I Am", reveals a more mature singer-songwriter ready to tackle the music world once more with her blend of hip-hop, R&B and Jazz. more...
