Music Analysis & Reporting:
Sylvia Robinson, Pioneering Producer of Hip-Hop, Is Dead at 75 by James C. McKingley Jr.
R.I.P. Sylvia Robinson by Carrie Battan
A Story to Tell: Biggie Smalls & Narrative — “Juicy” and “Everyday Struggle” by Abe Beame
The Ratings Game: The Inflation of Review Scores by Jaap van der Doelen
Lazy Producers Need Motivation by Hopp
The Unremembered '90s Nostalgia of Mac Miller by Evan Nabavian
The Show: Shitty Beer, Little Titties, and Thun Language by HL
Gangsta Gibbs on Classic Albums by Mobb Deen
Having Already Influenced Every Rapper You Like, Freestyle Fellowship Are Back by Jeff Weiss
Happy 20th Birthday, A Tribe Called Quest’s “Low End Theory”, I Love You So Much by Ericka Simone
When Rap Ruled The World: A White Boy MC’s Photo Album, 1986-1991 by Peter Nash
Mixed Tapes & Mixed Drinks: Young Jeezy, Lil B, Domo Genesis & Mr. Muthafuckin’ eXquire by Drew Millard
A History of Transatlantic Pop/Rap Collaborations by JLWalker
Everybody In Wu-Tang: The Gap Enters The 36 Chambers With Its Latest T-Shirt Offering by Maura Johnston
Jermaine Cole’s World by Steven Lewis
Cypress Hill: Deconstructed by Oliver Wang
Rococo Kraftsmanship by Jeff Weiss
A Dissenting Opinion: Let's Quit It With the Live Performances of "Classic" Hip-Hop Albums by Phillip Mlynar
Hip-Hop: Beyond Violence, Misogyny & Homophobia by Werner von Wallenrod
Song of the Day: Random Axe - Chewbacca feat. Roc Marciano by Mobb Deen
Cam’ron, Walgreens And The Woman With An Amazing Talent by Justin Tinsley
Billy Preston: Putting a John Henry on Your Heart by Oliver Wang
Natural Elements - NOW We're Talking!! by Werner von Wallenrod
Underdog Rap by Tony Grands
Spaceghostbustin… by Jeff Weiss
Song of the Day: Evidence - It Wasn’t Me by Mobb Deen
Lil Boosie’s Letter to Save A Young Fan by John Gotty
Rock La Flow Is Back! by Werner von Wallenrod
Song of the Day: Freddie Gibbs - Anything to Survive (feat. Freeway & Adrian) by Mobb Deen
The iPod Shuffle – TQ’s “Right On” by Beware
Evolution of a Carter: Lil Wayne's 10 Most Important Songs…And Why by Ryan Redding
Why This Song Sucks: The Knux's "Run," featuring Kid Cudi by Shea Serrano
Rap Industry Fan Fiction: Drake Buys An Issue of Details by Drew Millard
Song of the Day: Tim Dog - Game feat. Cool Chuck by Mobb Deen
When and How to Use Time Stretch or Pitch Shifting by Castro Beats & Amir "Sa'id" Said
Band Merch 101: What to Make, How to Make It, How to Sell It by Rob Dix
The Nevermind You've Never Heard by Seth Walls
Album Reviews:
Evidence - Cats & Dogs by Jaap van der Doelen
Evidence - Cats & Dogs by Slava Kuperstein
Evidence - Cats & Dogs by Aaron Matthews
J. Cole - Cole World: The Sideline Story by TRU Brain Trust
J. Cole - Cole World: The Sideline Story by Big Ghostfase
J. Cole - Cole World: The Sideline Story by Mikael Wood
J. Cole - Cole World: The Sideline Story by Doc Zeus
J. Cole - Cole World: The Sideline Story by Jayson Greene
J. Cole - Cole World: The Sideline Story by William E. Ketchum III
J. Cole - Cole World: The Sideline Story by Adam Fleischer
J. Cole - Cole World: The Sideline Story by Rap Genius
Lil Wayne - Tha Carter IV by Raj
Phonte - Charity Starts At Home by Adam Fleischer
9th Wonder - The Wonder Years by The Company Man
9th Wonder - The Wonder Years by Neil Martinez-Belkin
Bronze Nazareth - School for the Blindman by Alex Thornton
DTMD - Makin’ Dollas by Steven Potter
Das Racist - Relax by Craig Jenkins
The Primeridian & Tall Black Guy - Darling Lure by Francisco McCurry
The Knux - Eraser by Matt Diehl
Nirvana - Nevermind (20th Anniversary Edition) by Jess Harvell
St. Vincent - Strange Mercy by Brian Hodge
Neon Indian - Era Extraña by Erik Stabile
Profiles & Interviews:
Evidence: A Conscious Rapper Who Doesn't Mind Being Called As Much by Rebecca Haithcoat
Power Rangers and Shit: An Interview With Murs by Seth Lopez
Producer's Corner: Organized Noize by William E. Ketchum III
Just Blaze Speaks On The Wide-Ranging Controversy Surrounding His Cat, And Its Fake Twitter Account by Phillip Mlynar
Dame Dash Explains BluRoc Mission, Upholding Lifestyle In Independence, And Being A Candidate to Run Death Row Records by Jake Paine
Artist Profile: J. Cole by Henry Adaso
Footwork: J. Cole's 10 Favorite Sneakers by Insanul Ahmed
Most Valuable Players: J. Cole's 10 Favorite Albums by Insanul Ahmed
Geoff Barrow's Sour Rhymes by Christopher R. Weingarten
Meet the A&Rs Behind Projects From Large Professor, Malcolm & Martin, Tragedy Khadafi by Jake Paine
Freeway Presents: The 10 Greatest Beards In Hip-Hop by Soo-Young Kim
J-Live Speaks As Emcee, Deejay & Producer, Explains Bridging Gap Between Masta Ace and TiRon by The Company Man
Lil B Discusses His Career Strategy: "Every day, there's something new for me. I have to be very picky and choosy what I do." by Ben Westhoff
WTF/LOL/SMH:
10 Thoughts Going Through Drake’s Mind on Take Care Cover by The Rap Up Crew
Mr. EBT Sets the Record Straight by Byron Crawford
I Can Make You A Celebrity Overnight (No Boutros) by Byron Crawford
Sylvia Robinson, Pioneering Producer of Hip-Hop, Is Dead at 75 by James C. McKingley Jr.
R.I.P. Sylvia Robinson by Carrie Battan
A Story to Tell: Biggie Smalls & Narrative — “Juicy” and “Everyday Struggle” by Abe Beame
The Ratings Game: The Inflation of Review Scores by Jaap van der Doelen
Lazy Producers Need Motivation by Hopp
The Unremembered '90s Nostalgia of Mac Miller by Evan Nabavian
The Show: Shitty Beer, Little Titties, and Thun Language by HL
Gangsta Gibbs on Classic Albums by Mobb Deen
Having Already Influenced Every Rapper You Like, Freestyle Fellowship Are Back by Jeff Weiss
Happy 20th Birthday, A Tribe Called Quest’s “Low End Theory”, I Love You So Much by Ericka Simone
When Rap Ruled The World: A White Boy MC’s Photo Album, 1986-1991 by Peter Nash
Mixed Tapes & Mixed Drinks: Young Jeezy, Lil B, Domo Genesis & Mr. Muthafuckin’ eXquire by Drew Millard
A History of Transatlantic Pop/Rap Collaborations by JLWalker
Everybody In Wu-Tang: The Gap Enters The 36 Chambers With Its Latest T-Shirt Offering by Maura Johnston
Jermaine Cole’s World by Steven Lewis
Cypress Hill: Deconstructed by Oliver Wang
Rococo Kraftsmanship by Jeff Weiss
A Dissenting Opinion: Let's Quit It With the Live Performances of "Classic" Hip-Hop Albums by Phillip Mlynar
Hip-Hop: Beyond Violence, Misogyny & Homophobia by Werner von Wallenrod
Song of the Day: Random Axe - Chewbacca feat. Roc Marciano by Mobb Deen
Cam’ron, Walgreens And The Woman With An Amazing Talent by Justin Tinsley
Billy Preston: Putting a John Henry on Your Heart by Oliver Wang
Natural Elements - NOW We're Talking!! by Werner von Wallenrod
Underdog Rap by Tony Grands
Spaceghostbustin… by Jeff Weiss
Song of the Day: Evidence - It Wasn’t Me by Mobb Deen
Lil Boosie’s Letter to Save A Young Fan by John Gotty
Rock La Flow Is Back! by Werner von Wallenrod
Song of the Day: Freddie Gibbs - Anything to Survive (feat. Freeway & Adrian) by Mobb Deen
The iPod Shuffle – TQ’s “Right On” by Beware
Evolution of a Carter: Lil Wayne's 10 Most Important Songs…And Why by Ryan Redding
Why This Song Sucks: The Knux's "Run," featuring Kid Cudi by Shea Serrano
Rap Industry Fan Fiction: Drake Buys An Issue of Details by Drew Millard
Song of the Day: Tim Dog - Game feat. Cool Chuck by Mobb Deen
When and How to Use Time Stretch or Pitch Shifting by Castro Beats & Amir "Sa'id" Said
Band Merch 101: What to Make, How to Make It, How to Sell It by Rob Dix
The Nevermind You've Never Heard by Seth Walls
Album Reviews:
Evidence - Cats & Dogs by Jaap van der Doelen
Evidence - Cats & Dogs by Slava Kuperstein
Evidence - Cats & Dogs by Aaron Matthews
J. Cole - Cole World: The Sideline Story by TRU Brain Trust
J. Cole - Cole World: The Sideline Story by Big Ghostfase
J. Cole - Cole World: The Sideline Story by Mikael Wood
J. Cole - Cole World: The Sideline Story by Doc Zeus
J. Cole - Cole World: The Sideline Story by Jayson Greene
J. Cole - Cole World: The Sideline Story by William E. Ketchum III
J. Cole - Cole World: The Sideline Story by Adam Fleischer
J. Cole - Cole World: The Sideline Story by Rap Genius
Lil Wayne - Tha Carter IV by Raj
Phonte - Charity Starts At Home by Adam Fleischer
9th Wonder - The Wonder Years by The Company Man
9th Wonder - The Wonder Years by Neil Martinez-Belkin
Bronze Nazareth - School for the Blindman by Alex Thornton
DTMD - Makin’ Dollas by Steven Potter
Das Racist - Relax by Craig Jenkins
The Primeridian & Tall Black Guy - Darling Lure by Francisco McCurry
The Knux - Eraser by Matt Diehl
Nirvana - Nevermind (20th Anniversary Edition) by Jess Harvell
St. Vincent - Strange Mercy by Brian Hodge
Neon Indian - Era Extraña by Erik Stabile
Profiles & Interviews:
Evidence: A Conscious Rapper Who Doesn't Mind Being Called As Much by Rebecca Haithcoat
Power Rangers and Shit: An Interview With Murs by Seth Lopez
Producer's Corner: Organized Noize by William E. Ketchum III
Just Blaze Speaks On The Wide-Ranging Controversy Surrounding His Cat, And Its Fake Twitter Account by Phillip Mlynar
Dame Dash Explains BluRoc Mission, Upholding Lifestyle In Independence, And Being A Candidate to Run Death Row Records by Jake Paine
Artist Profile: J. Cole by Henry Adaso
Footwork: J. Cole's 10 Favorite Sneakers by Insanul Ahmed
Most Valuable Players: J. Cole's 10 Favorite Albums by Insanul Ahmed
Geoff Barrow's Sour Rhymes by Christopher R. Weingarten
Meet the A&Rs Behind Projects From Large Professor, Malcolm & Martin, Tragedy Khadafi by Jake Paine
Freeway Presents: The 10 Greatest Beards In Hip-Hop by Soo-Young Kim
J-Live Speaks As Emcee, Deejay & Producer, Explains Bridging Gap Between Masta Ace and TiRon by The Company Man
Lil B Discusses His Career Strategy: "Every day, there's something new for me. I have to be very picky and choosy what I do." by Ben Westhoff
WTF/LOL/SMH:
10 Thoughts Going Through Drake’s Mind on Take Care Cover by The Rap Up Crew
Mr. EBT Sets the Record Straight by Byron Crawford
I Can Make You A Celebrity Overnight (No Boutros) by Byron Crawford
