Music Analysis & Reporting:
I Found Ice Cube's 'Good Day' by Donovan Strain
Top 50 Rap Songs of 2011 by Henry Adaso
A Full Timeline of the Common vs. Drake Beef by Jaap van der Doelen
DJ Premier’s Top 25 Albums of 2011 by DJ Premier
I Used to Love H.I.M. (Pause) by Blockhead
Why Rap Album Skits Are (Not) Important (Anymore) by Tony Grands
Samsonite Man: A Look At Hip Hop's Diplomatic Affairs by Alex Dwyer
Quincy, 2012: ScHoolboy Q’s "Habits & Contradictions" by Jeff Weiss
Classics Revisited: Gang Starr – Daily Operation by Aaron McKrell
Know The Ledge: A 20 Year Retrospective on "Juice" by Lakeia Brown
Watch The Throne and Loutallica: A Comparison by Drew Millard
Remembering Jimmy Castor, the funk legend behind 'Troglodyte' by Randall Roberts
Notable Quotable – A$AP Rocky On "Hands on the Wheel" by Raj
Death Row Records Photographer Simone Green Has the Last Laugh by Jesse Serwer
Top 20 Musicians of All Time, in Any Genre: The Complete List by LA Weekly
Beastie Boys’ Mike D Talks Hip-Hop Semantics on The Colbert Report by Ryan J.
Dr. Dre Tribute Album: We Tear It a New One by Dan Hyman
Ice Cube - Bootlegs & B-Sides (November 22, 1994) by Max
Public Enemy Puts Spotlight on Skid Row by Ernest Hardy
A Story to Tell: Biggie Smalls and Narrative – "Somebody's Gotta Die" by Abe Beame
A Story to Tell: Biggie Smalls and Narrative – "N***** Bleed" by Abe Beame
R.I.P. Johnny Otis by Carrie Battan
An Appreciation: Etta James by Randall Roberts
Swizz Beatz Is Not An Owner Of Megaupload, Says Court Filing by Zack O'Malley Greenburg
Jay-Z & The Bitch-Word: Thoughts on the Ridiculous Recycling of a Hoax by Jaap van der Doelen
Housekeeping: A New Kind of Gangsta & A Trill Young Texas Playa… by Mobb Deen
Bring Me a Shrubbery! by Werner von Wallenrod
Ring Ring: Rick Ross is “Rich Forever” by Jonah Bromwich
1000 Reasons Rappers Are Good Role Models Reason #1 by Harry Monaghan
WYDU’s Year in Review: Trav’s Top 50 Albums (and mixtapes, street albums, etc) by Travis
My 5 Favorite Rapper Cameos On “Chappelle’s Show” by AJ
Eric’s Most Played For The Week (The Semi-Obscure Edition) by Eric C.
Why Does Tyler, the Creator Have A Problem With Vince Staples? by Rebecca Haithcoat
Hipster Runoff is Having a Psychic Meltdown Over Lana Del Rey by August Brown
Rick Ross: King of Diamonds by HL
Top 25 Instrumental Albums of 2011 by Mallory Pickard
Broken Promises: 12 Potential Collab Albums That Never Released by TSS Crew
Australian Supermodel Jessica Gomes is the Voice Behind the "Maybach Music" Drop by Ernest Baker
More on Rawse (and Jeezy)... by Mobb Deen
Three Things That Can Help You Create "Changes" in Your Beats by Amir Said (Sa'id)
Strangers in a Strange Land: The Majesty of Etta Jones by Jeff Weiss
The 10 Greatest Hip-Hop Battles (and the Winners) by Henry Adaso
Each One Teach One: Hip Hop's Current Place In Higher Education by DX Staff
'SNL' introduces the world to Lana Del Rey by Todd Martens
Beats by Dr. Dre to sever ties with Monster Cable by Gerrick D. Kennedy
Beatfighter Steps Into the Arena by Son Raw
Blue Ivy Carter: Top Five Worst Examples of Rap Nepotism by Phillip Mlynar
BeatTips Beat Breakdown: Creating an Arrangement from Your Composite Idea by Amir Said (Sa'id)
Aggressive Content: Common, Drake & the Hip Hop Beef Double Standard by Slava Kuperstein
California Demise: Tyler, the Creator and EMA Feel the Bad Vibes by Jessica Hopper
When Jay-Z Heard Kanye’s “Big Brother” For The First Time by Raj
Classics Revisited: Main Source – Breaking Atoms by Aaron McKrell
Live: Smoke DZA & SPACEGHOSTPURRP Headline Highline, But A$AP Mob Steals The Show by Jeff Rosenthal
Notable Quotable – Brother Ali On “Writer’s Block” by Beware
Nicki Minaj Masters The Art Of The Diss Video With "Stupid Hoe" by Mike Barthel
The First Hot Release of 2012 by Werner von Wallenrod
The Top Five Hip-Hop Albums of 2012 So Far by Chaz Kangas
Notable Quotable – 2 Chainz On “F*ck ‘Em” by Justin Tinsley
Kurtis Blow: Day Dreamin' by HL
The Wizard by Werner von Wallenrod
WYDU’s Year in Review: Trav’s Top Ten(ish) Instrumental Projects of 2011 by Travis
Jay-Z and Kanye West Guard the Throne by Mike Barthel
SOPA and Hip Hop’s Escalating Custody Battle. by Sam Rosen
'It Was Like Flies To Honey': 25 Years Of Rap-A-Lot Records by Noz
The model, the yacht, the fat bloke … Kim Dotcom understands the internet by Jonathan Jones
The Return of Young Jeezy by Amos Barshad
L.A. Woman Was the Doors' Bluesy Masterpiece, and Jim Morrison's Kiss-Off to L.A. by Jeff Weiss
RIAA-Ruined Rap: The 20 Worst Platinum Hip-Hop Albums Of All Time by TC
Stones Throw Shakes Up Model, Offers $10 Digital Subscription by Randall Roberts
Lyrics Of Fury: Nas On ‘Triple Beam Dreams’ by Jaap van der Doelen
Danny Brown: Hip-Hop's Cormac McCarthy by Aaron Frank
Rap Icons Shilling Brew In The ’90s: The Top 10 St. Ides Commercials by Jaap van der Doelen
Son Raw’s most anticipated albums of 2012 by Son Raw
Lana Del Rey: Why Brian Williams and Others Are Completely Wrong About Her by Amy Silverstein
Screen Shot: Lana Del Rey's Fixed Image by Sasha Frere-Jones
The LA Underground (90-94 Mix) by Jeff Weiss
Hip-Hop History: Eazy-E Disses Death Row On The Arsenio Hall Show by Justin Tinsley
Gangrene Alchemize Vodka & Ayahuasca by Jeff Weiss
Gangrene: Liver for Sale by HL
Classics Revisited: Dr. Dre – The Chronic by Aaron McKrell
New Rap Music by Noz
Wu-Tang Clan @ Club Nokia (1/21/12) by Ben Westhoff
Lupe Fiasco: Double Burger With Cheese by HL
Rap Radar 2011 Lists Recap by YN & Co.
Meet Mood At the Lounge by Werner von Wallenrod
Hidden Bustdown Remix by Werner von Wallenrod
Eric’s Top 100 Tracks of 2011 (10-1) by Eric C.
“King Kulture” Compilation Album Raises Funds for African School by Sketch the Journalist
Pour some Suga (Free) on Me by Jeff Weiss
Escobar Season #1 by HL
Escobar Season #2 by HL
Georgia Anne Muldrow – "Seeds" (Prod. by Madlib) by Jeff Weiss
Album Reviews:
Lana Del Rey - Born to Die by Randall Roberts
ScHoolboy Q - Habits & Contradictions by Neil Martinez-Belkin
ScHoolboy Q - Habits & Contradictions by Jayson Greene
ScHoolboy Q - Habits & Contradictions by Sowmya Krishnamurthy
Gangrene - Vodka & Ayahuasca by Francisco McCurry
Gangrene - Vodka & Ayahuasca by Jesse Gissen
Gangrene - Vodka & Ayahuasca by Nate Patrin
The Roots - undun by Randall Roberts
Raekwon - Unexpected Victory by Jaap van der Doelen
Raekwon - Unexpected Victory by Paul Thompson
Raekwon - Unexpected Victory by The Company Man
Mobb Deep - Black Cocaine EP by Ian Cohen
Rick Ross - Rich Forever by Jordan Sargent
Rick Ross - Rich Forever by Edwin Ortiz
Rick Ross - Rich Forever by Noz
T.I. - Fuck Da City Up by David Drake
T.I. - Fuck Da City Up by The Company Man
Mistah F.A.B. - I Found My Backpack 2: The Lost Notebook by Raj
Drake - Take Care by Max
Ruff Ryders - Past, Present, Future by Greg Whitt
Cam'ron & Vado - Boss of All Bosses 3 by Jordan Sargent
Juicy J - Blue Dream & Lean by Jordan Sargent
Curren$y & The Jets - Jet World Order by Francisco McCurry
Vado - Slime Flu 2 by Jayson Greene
Dizzee Rascal - DirteeTV.com by Jess Harvell
Lupe Fiasco - Friend of the People by Jayson Greene
Young Buck - Live Loyal Die Rich by Neil Martinez-Belkin
Common - The Dreamer/The Believer by Jayson Greene
Saigon - Warning Shots 3: One Foot in the Grave by Ralph Bristout
KRS-One - The BDP Album by Jake Paine
Sha Stimuli - The Calling by Slava Kuperstein
Mr. Muthafuckin’ eXquire - Merry eXmas by Jonah Bromwich
Wiley - Evolve or Be Extinct by Jess Harvell
Wiley - Evolve or Be Extinct by Andres Vasquez
Boog Brown - The Brown Study Remixes by Francisco McCurry
Gonjasufi - MU.ZZ.LE by Nate Patrin
Pterodactyl - Spills Out by Brian Hodge
Ernest Gonzales - Natural Traits by Erik Stabile
The Internet - Purple Naked Ladies by John Healey
Teebs - Collections 01 by Patrick Masterson
Nirvana - Live at the Paramount by Jayson Greene
Doc Singe - Kiss of the Beast by Eric C.
Starkey - Open The Pod Bay Doors EP by Graham Major
Charlotte Gainsbourg - Stage Whisper by Margaret Wappler
Neutral Milk Hotel - Box Set by Mark Richardson
Profiles & Interviews:
Step Inside The Mind That Revolves Around Rhyme: The Making of Danny Brown’s XXX by Aaron Matthews
Large Professor’s 10 Favorite Sample Flips by Ego Trip
A-Trak’s 10 Favorite Sample Flips by Ego Trip
Big K.R.I.T. Talks Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Influence On Music, Conscious Rap In The Modern Era by Sean Ryon
Gangrene Explains The Meaning Behind "Vodka & Ayahuasca," Alchemist Says ASAP Rocky is the East Coast Version of Dilated Peoples by Paul Meara
Mos Def Tour Promoter Sam Speaight: "I literally broke down and cried." by Andrew McMillen
Syd the Kyd On Odd Future, Her Sexuality And Why She Hates The Word "Lesbian" by Andrea Domanick
Masta Ace Interview by Inbox Sessions
Can Hip-Hop Change the Style of Politics? by Michel Martin
Q&A: Too $hort On Not Getting A Lot Of Love In New York, His Aversion To Mixtapes, And Working With Biggie by Phillip Mlynar
Syd the Kyd on Odd Future, Her Sexuality and Why She Hates the Word "Lesbian" by Andrea Domanick
K'Naan Discusses Nas' Comments About Africa And Explains Why Other Rappers Backgrounds "Can't Hold A Candle" To His by Paul W. Arnold
Interview: Confidence (of Rashad & Confindence) by Eric C.
Answers for Questions Vol. 69 w/Blockhead
Answers for Questions Vol. 68 w/Blockhead
Answers for Questions Vol. 67 w/Blockhead
#SevenQuestions: Dallas Penn by Khal
Producer's Corner: Kane Beatz by Melanie Cornish
WTF/LOL/SMH:
The Illustrated Drake by Joey L.
In Celebration of: Rihanna Aficionado Kaven Marenger by Dom Passantino
Trending Topics with Tim Baker and Blockhead Volume 70 w/Ninja Tunes & Blockhead
5 Things More Dangerous Than the Internet by Tony Grands
President Obama is a Big Fan of Janelle Monae by TC
Sharing Our Musical Craziness With the World: An Interview With Keep Shelly In Athens by Brian Hodge
7 WTF Endorsement Deals Featuring Rappers by Word
Jay-Z & Beyonce Exposed For What They Really Are by Tony Grands
I Found Ice Cube's 'Good Day' by Donovan Strain
Top 50 Rap Songs of 2011 by Henry Adaso
A Full Timeline of the Common vs. Drake Beef by Jaap van der Doelen
DJ Premier’s Top 25 Albums of 2011 by DJ Premier
I Used to Love H.I.M. (Pause) by Blockhead
Why Rap Album Skits Are (Not) Important (Anymore) by Tony Grands
Samsonite Man: A Look At Hip Hop's Diplomatic Affairs by Alex Dwyer
Quincy, 2012: ScHoolboy Q’s "Habits & Contradictions" by Jeff Weiss
Classics Revisited: Gang Starr – Daily Operation by Aaron McKrell
Know The Ledge: A 20 Year Retrospective on "Juice" by Lakeia Brown
Watch The Throne and Loutallica: A Comparison by Drew Millard
Remembering Jimmy Castor, the funk legend behind 'Troglodyte' by Randall Roberts
Notable Quotable – A$AP Rocky On "Hands on the Wheel" by Raj
Death Row Records Photographer Simone Green Has the Last Laugh by Jesse Serwer
Top 20 Musicians of All Time, in Any Genre: The Complete List by LA Weekly
Beastie Boys’ Mike D Talks Hip-Hop Semantics on The Colbert Report by Ryan J.
Dr. Dre Tribute Album: We Tear It a New One by Dan Hyman
Ice Cube - Bootlegs & B-Sides (November 22, 1994) by Max
Public Enemy Puts Spotlight on Skid Row by Ernest Hardy
A Story to Tell: Biggie Smalls and Narrative – "Somebody's Gotta Die" by Abe Beame
A Story to Tell: Biggie Smalls and Narrative – "N***** Bleed" by Abe Beame
R.I.P. Johnny Otis by Carrie Battan
An Appreciation: Etta James by Randall Roberts
Swizz Beatz Is Not An Owner Of Megaupload, Says Court Filing by Zack O'Malley Greenburg
Jay-Z & The Bitch-Word: Thoughts on the Ridiculous Recycling of a Hoax by Jaap van der Doelen
Housekeeping: A New Kind of Gangsta & A Trill Young Texas Playa… by Mobb Deen
Bring Me a Shrubbery! by Werner von Wallenrod
Ring Ring: Rick Ross is “Rich Forever” by Jonah Bromwich
1000 Reasons Rappers Are Good Role Models Reason #1 by Harry Monaghan
WYDU’s Year in Review: Trav’s Top 50 Albums (and mixtapes, street albums, etc) by Travis
My 5 Favorite Rapper Cameos On “Chappelle’s Show” by AJ
Eric’s Most Played For The Week (The Semi-Obscure Edition) by Eric C.
Why Does Tyler, the Creator Have A Problem With Vince Staples? by Rebecca Haithcoat
Hipster Runoff is Having a Psychic Meltdown Over Lana Del Rey by August Brown
Rick Ross: King of Diamonds by HL
Top 25 Instrumental Albums of 2011 by Mallory Pickard
Broken Promises: 12 Potential Collab Albums That Never Released by TSS Crew
Australian Supermodel Jessica Gomes is the Voice Behind the "Maybach Music" Drop by Ernest Baker
More on Rawse (and Jeezy)... by Mobb Deen
Three Things That Can Help You Create "Changes" in Your Beats by Amir Said (Sa'id)
Strangers in a Strange Land: The Majesty of Etta Jones by Jeff Weiss
The 10 Greatest Hip-Hop Battles (and the Winners) by Henry Adaso
Each One Teach One: Hip Hop's Current Place In Higher Education by DX Staff
'SNL' introduces the world to Lana Del Rey by Todd Martens
Beats by Dr. Dre to sever ties with Monster Cable by Gerrick D. Kennedy
Beatfighter Steps Into the Arena by Son Raw
Blue Ivy Carter: Top Five Worst Examples of Rap Nepotism by Phillip Mlynar
BeatTips Beat Breakdown: Creating an Arrangement from Your Composite Idea by Amir Said (Sa'id)
Aggressive Content: Common, Drake & the Hip Hop Beef Double Standard by Slava Kuperstein
California Demise: Tyler, the Creator and EMA Feel the Bad Vibes by Jessica Hopper
When Jay-Z Heard Kanye’s “Big Brother” For The First Time by Raj
Classics Revisited: Main Source – Breaking Atoms by Aaron McKrell
Live: Smoke DZA & SPACEGHOSTPURRP Headline Highline, But A$AP Mob Steals The Show by Jeff Rosenthal
Notable Quotable – Brother Ali On “Writer’s Block” by Beware
Nicki Minaj Masters The Art Of The Diss Video With "Stupid Hoe" by Mike Barthel
The First Hot Release of 2012 by Werner von Wallenrod
The Top Five Hip-Hop Albums of 2012 So Far by Chaz Kangas
Notable Quotable – 2 Chainz On “F*ck ‘Em” by Justin Tinsley
Kurtis Blow: Day Dreamin' by HL
The Wizard by Werner von Wallenrod
WYDU’s Year in Review: Trav’s Top Ten(ish) Instrumental Projects of 2011 by Travis
Jay-Z and Kanye West Guard the Throne by Mike Barthel
SOPA and Hip Hop’s Escalating Custody Battle. by Sam Rosen
'It Was Like Flies To Honey': 25 Years Of Rap-A-Lot Records by Noz
The model, the yacht, the fat bloke … Kim Dotcom understands the internet by Jonathan Jones
The Return of Young Jeezy by Amos Barshad
L.A. Woman Was the Doors' Bluesy Masterpiece, and Jim Morrison's Kiss-Off to L.A. by Jeff Weiss
RIAA-Ruined Rap: The 20 Worst Platinum Hip-Hop Albums Of All Time by TC
Stones Throw Shakes Up Model, Offers $10 Digital Subscription by Randall Roberts
Lyrics Of Fury: Nas On ‘Triple Beam Dreams’ by Jaap van der Doelen
Danny Brown: Hip-Hop's Cormac McCarthy by Aaron Frank
Rap Icons Shilling Brew In The ’90s: The Top 10 St. Ides Commercials by Jaap van der Doelen
Son Raw’s most anticipated albums of 2012 by Son Raw
Lana Del Rey: Why Brian Williams and Others Are Completely Wrong About Her by Amy Silverstein
Screen Shot: Lana Del Rey's Fixed Image by Sasha Frere-Jones
The LA Underground (90-94 Mix) by Jeff Weiss
Hip-Hop History: Eazy-E Disses Death Row On The Arsenio Hall Show by Justin Tinsley
Gangrene Alchemize Vodka & Ayahuasca by Jeff Weiss
Gangrene: Liver for Sale by HL
Classics Revisited: Dr. Dre – The Chronic by Aaron McKrell
New Rap Music by Noz
Wu-Tang Clan @ Club Nokia (1/21/12) by Ben Westhoff
Lupe Fiasco: Double Burger With Cheese by HL
Rap Radar 2011 Lists Recap by YN & Co.
Meet Mood At the Lounge by Werner von Wallenrod
Hidden Bustdown Remix by Werner von Wallenrod
Eric’s Top 100 Tracks of 2011 (10-1) by Eric C.
“King Kulture” Compilation Album Raises Funds for African School by Sketch the Journalist
Pour some Suga (Free) on Me by Jeff Weiss
Escobar Season #1 by HL
Escobar Season #2 by HL
Georgia Anne Muldrow – "Seeds" (Prod. by Madlib) by Jeff Weiss
Album Reviews:
Lana Del Rey - Born to Die by Randall Roberts
ScHoolboy Q - Habits & Contradictions by Neil Martinez-Belkin
ScHoolboy Q - Habits & Contradictions by Jayson Greene
ScHoolboy Q - Habits & Contradictions by Sowmya Krishnamurthy
Gangrene - Vodka & Ayahuasca by Francisco McCurry
Gangrene - Vodka & Ayahuasca by Jesse Gissen
Gangrene - Vodka & Ayahuasca by Nate Patrin
The Roots - undun by Randall Roberts
Raekwon - Unexpected Victory by Jaap van der Doelen
Raekwon - Unexpected Victory by Paul Thompson
Raekwon - Unexpected Victory by The Company Man
Mobb Deep - Black Cocaine EP by Ian Cohen
Rick Ross - Rich Forever by Jordan Sargent
Rick Ross - Rich Forever by Edwin Ortiz
Rick Ross - Rich Forever by Noz
T.I. - Fuck Da City Up by David Drake
T.I. - Fuck Da City Up by The Company Man
Mistah F.A.B. - I Found My Backpack 2: The Lost Notebook by Raj
Drake - Take Care by Max
Ruff Ryders - Past, Present, Future by Greg Whitt
Cam'ron & Vado - Boss of All Bosses 3 by Jordan Sargent
Juicy J - Blue Dream & Lean by Jordan Sargent
Curren$y & The Jets - Jet World Order by Francisco McCurry
Vado - Slime Flu 2 by Jayson Greene
Dizzee Rascal - DirteeTV.com by Jess Harvell
Lupe Fiasco - Friend of the People by Jayson Greene
Young Buck - Live Loyal Die Rich by Neil Martinez-Belkin
Common - The Dreamer/The Believer by Jayson Greene
Saigon - Warning Shots 3: One Foot in the Grave by Ralph Bristout
KRS-One - The BDP Album by Jake Paine
Sha Stimuli - The Calling by Slava Kuperstein
Mr. Muthafuckin’ eXquire - Merry eXmas by Jonah Bromwich
Wiley - Evolve or Be Extinct by Jess Harvell
Wiley - Evolve or Be Extinct by Andres Vasquez
Boog Brown - The Brown Study Remixes by Francisco McCurry
Gonjasufi - MU.ZZ.LE by Nate Patrin
Pterodactyl - Spills Out by Brian Hodge
Ernest Gonzales - Natural Traits by Erik Stabile
The Internet - Purple Naked Ladies by John Healey
Teebs - Collections 01 by Patrick Masterson
Nirvana - Live at the Paramount by Jayson Greene
Doc Singe - Kiss of the Beast by Eric C.
Starkey - Open The Pod Bay Doors EP by Graham Major
Charlotte Gainsbourg - Stage Whisper by Margaret Wappler
Neutral Milk Hotel - Box Set by Mark Richardson
Profiles & Interviews:
Step Inside The Mind That Revolves Around Rhyme: The Making of Danny Brown’s XXX by Aaron Matthews
Large Professor’s 10 Favorite Sample Flips by Ego Trip
A-Trak’s 10 Favorite Sample Flips by Ego Trip
Big K.R.I.T. Talks Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Influence On Music, Conscious Rap In The Modern Era by Sean Ryon
Gangrene Explains The Meaning Behind "Vodka & Ayahuasca," Alchemist Says ASAP Rocky is the East Coast Version of Dilated Peoples by Paul Meara
Mos Def Tour Promoter Sam Speaight: "I literally broke down and cried." by Andrew McMillen
Syd the Kyd On Odd Future, Her Sexuality And Why She Hates The Word "Lesbian" by Andrea Domanick
Masta Ace Interview by Inbox Sessions
Can Hip-Hop Change the Style of Politics? by Michel Martin
Q&A: Too $hort On Not Getting A Lot Of Love In New York, His Aversion To Mixtapes, And Working With Biggie by Phillip Mlynar
Syd the Kyd on Odd Future, Her Sexuality and Why She Hates the Word "Lesbian" by Andrea Domanick
K'Naan Discusses Nas' Comments About Africa And Explains Why Other Rappers Backgrounds "Can't Hold A Candle" To His by Paul W. Arnold
Interview: Confidence (of Rashad & Confindence) by Eric C.
Answers for Questions Vol. 69 w/Blockhead
Answers for Questions Vol. 68 w/Blockhead
Answers for Questions Vol. 67 w/Blockhead
#SevenQuestions: Dallas Penn by Khal
Producer's Corner: Kane Beatz by Melanie Cornish
WTF/LOL/SMH:
The Illustrated Drake by Joey L.
In Celebration of: Rihanna Aficionado Kaven Marenger by Dom Passantino
Trending Topics with Tim Baker and Blockhead Volume 70 w/Ninja Tunes & Blockhead
5 Things More Dangerous Than the Internet by Tony Grands
President Obama is a Big Fan of Janelle Monae by TC
Sharing Our Musical Craziness With the World: An Interview With Keep Shelly In Athens by Brian Hodge
7 WTF Endorsement Deals Featuring Rappers by Word
Jay-Z & Beyonce Exposed For What They Really Are by Tony Grands