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Music Analysis & Reporting:
The Passion of the Weiss Hottest Rappers List by Jeff Weiss & Co.
The Passion of the Weiss “Hottest” Rappers List (No, Really) by Jeff Weiss & Co.
The Top 10 Hip-Hop Sneakers of All-Time by Dallas Penn
Freshman Orientation, 2012 by Noz
Case of the Missing Sample Pt. 2: Who Wore It Best? by Nahshon
A Story to Tell: Biggie Smalls and Narrative – “I Got a Story to Tell” by Abe Beame
The 100 Best Nas Songs by Gabriel Alvarez
Can’t Be Faded: 40 Forgotten Nate Dogg Features by Beware
A DIY Hip Hop Guide to Touring Europe by PremRock
Hip-Hop Saved My Life (An Essay) by Aaron McKrell
An Indeterminate Amount of Incredible Rap Songs You Need To Hear.....Right Now (Part 1) by HL & Co.
An Indeterminate Amount of Incredible Rap Songs You Need To Hear.....Right Now (Part 2) by HL & Co.
An Indeterminate Amount of Incredible Rap Songs You Need To Hear.....Right Now (Part 3) by HL & Co.
An Indeterminate Amount of Incredible Rap Songs You Need To Hear.....Right Now (Part 4) by HL & Co.
If B.I.G. Was Still Alive: A Roundtable Discussion by TRU La Familia
Big K.R.I.T.’s Trill-OG(Y): 4evaNaDay by Jonah Bromwich
The iPod Shuffle: Zion I’s “Bird’s Eye View” by Beware
The Ugly Beauty of Action Bronson by Jonah Bromwich
Delayed Reaction to MTV's "Hottest MCs VII" List by Max
Delayed Reaction to XXL's "Freshmen Class of 2012" by Max
Killer Mike - Echoplex - 2/21/12 by Ben Westhoff
In Defense of: Chip Tha Ripper by Jimmy Ness
The Profile Records Rap Anthology by Werner von Wallenrod
Toppa Top 10: Biggie’s 10 Best Jamaican References by Jesse Serwer
The Passion of the Weiss Winter Mixtape: 2012 by Jeff Weiss & Co.
Necro: Rabbi Holding Guns by HL
5 Brief Moments With Ice Cubes by Tony Grands
Think Outside the Box for Custom Snare Sounds by Amir Said (Sa'id)
Boom Bap Can't Die; It's in the DNA by Amir Said (Sa'id)
How Much Nicki Minaj Is Talent vs Barbie'd Blinking Gimmick? by David Dennis, Jr.
Can Danger Mouse Make Norah Jones Cool? by Chris Barton
Hodgy Beats On: The Untitled EP by Tosten Burks
Classics Revisited: Outkast – Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik by Aaron McKrell
Versatility Is Cool, as Long as It's Within Your Own Style and Sound by Amir Said (Sa'id)
J. Cole - "Grew Up Fast" by Henry Adaso
Lil B: Straps On Deck by HL
Disco Rick Departs On a Happy Note by Werner von Wallenrod
Classics Revisited: Scarface – The Diary by Aaron McKrell
Rapper B-Real, medical marijuana advocates rally at L.A. City Hall by Nate Jackson
Review: Sleigh Bells bring 'Treats,' 'Reign of Terror' to Mayan by Mikael Wood
André 3000: Sorry, No New OutKast Music in the Works by Gerrick D. Kennedy
Want to Buy a Rap CD on Venice Beach? You Sure? by Jeff Weiss
Meet Rap’s Newest Supergroup: M.A.R.S. by Jaap van der Doelen
Nas: Stantravaganza by HL
Nas – The Don by Son Raw
Remembering the Notorious B.I.G., 15 years later by Gerrick D. Kennedy
Creating Your Own Moods/Sounds Chart by Amir Said (Sa'id)
Song of the Day: Wiz Khalifa - The Code (feat. Juicy J, Lola Monroe & Chevy Woods) by Mobb Deen
Father - MC = 69 by Werner von Wallenrod
Classics Revisited: Common – Resurrection by Aaron McKrell
Action Bronson: Pouches of Tuna by HL
Grim Reaper Rap by Tony Grands
Lyrics of Fury: Big K.R.I.T. – Red Eye by Jaap van der Doelen
That's It, Hater by Werner von Wallenrod
Song(s) of the Day 3/2/12 by Blockhead
Blu: Call My Nigga by HL
Charles Hamilton is Really Mad at J. Cole by Henry Adaso
The Forgotten Special Ed Record by Werner von Wallenrod
Blu and Sene Break Glass by Jonah Bromwich
Promote the Promotion! by Kosha Dillz
10 Rappers Most Influenced by Biggie by Genetta M. Adams
Allah Got a Shotgun! by Werner von Wallenrod
Classics Revisited: The Notorious B.I.G. – Ready To Die by Aaron McKrell
Everything is Purrple and Pink by Jeff Weiss
Go Mad With Madtoons by Werner von Wallenrod
Song of the Day: SpaceGhostPurrp - Filthy & Fucking Trill… by Mobb Deen
Neptunes Never Really Die by Evan Nabavian
Jay Electronica: My World by HL
You Say No to Drugs, Juicy J Can’t by Jeff Weiss
Nas: The Don by HL
Deeper Than Rap: 40 Heartfelt Hip-Hop Songs by Beware
The Making of WZRD by Joe La Puma
Was The Notorious B.I.G.’s “Hustler’s Prayer” Answered? by Justin Tinsley
Complex Classics: A Look Back At Eminem’s "The Slim Shady LP" by Insanul Ahmed
Art Excavated From Battle Station Earth by Randy Kennedy
Flavor Flav Will Take Your Order Now by Lorraine Ali
5 (More) Elements of Hip Hop by Tony Grands
Cassette Tapes Are Back; Ask Your Mom to Mail Your Old Jambox by Rebecca Kirkman
You Never Go Full Retard: New El Producto by Jeff Weiss
A Bunch of Little Things… by Blockhead
Who Is Cadillac Dee? by Werner von Wallenrod
Question Of The Day: Which Biggie Song Do You Know Every Single Word Of? by John Gotty
Reactions to the “Otis” Beat Demonstrate Hyper Scrutiny by Amir Said (Sa'id)
Too $hort Apologizes for XXL Video, Says, 'My Eyes Are Opening' by Margaret Wappler
Different Methods for Adding Bottom to Kick Drums by Amir Said (Sa'id)
Freddie Gibbs Can’t Have Fun if the Homies Can’t Have None by Jeff Weiss
Seven Ghostface Killah Songs Showing His Softer Side by Reed Fischer
10th Favorite Def Jux Recording by HL
The Closing Of Megaupload & The Industry's Conflicted View Of Digital Distribution Services by Alex Thornton
From Run-DMC to U2, the durability of the Monkees & Davy Jones by Todd Martens
Album Reviews:
Big K.R.I.T. - 4Eva N a Day by Jayson Greene
Big K.R.I.T. - 4Eva N a Day by Edwin Ortiz
Action Bronson - Blue Chips by Jeff Weiss
Action Bronson - Blue Chips by Alex Thornton
Curren$y & Styles P – #The1st28 by Jaap van der Doelen
The Alchemist - Rapper's Best Friend 2 by Slava Kuperstein
Planet Asia - Black Belt Theatre by Ericka Simone
Ski Beatz - 24 Hour Karate School Presents Twilight by Max
Sleigh Bells - Reign of Terror by Matthew Perpetua
Sleigh Bells - Reign of Terror by Randall Roberts
Hodgy Beats - Untitled EP by Jordan Sargent
Shlohmo - Vacation by Erik Stabile
DJ FOOD - The Search Engine by Will Cleveland
Fatal Lucciauno - Respect by Chul Gugich
SpaceGhostPurrp - God of Black, Vol. 1 by Patrick Masterson
Lee Bannon – Fantastic Plastic by Francisco McCurry
Jim Jarmusch & Jozef Van Wissem - Concerning the Entrance Into Eternity by Marc Masters
Shigeto - Lineage by Graham Major
Karen Dalton - 1966 by Lindsay Zoladz
Estelle - All of Me by Joe Colly
Busdriver - Beaus$Eros by Fred Castano
Serengeti - Kenny Dennis EP by Fred Castano
Chairlift - Something by Briand Hodge
Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All - The OF Tape Vol. 2 by Jordan Sargent
WZRD - WZRD by Brandon Rae
Tyga - Careless World: Rise of the Last King by Joe Colly
Gunplay - Bogota Rich: The Prequel by Jayson Greene
Madlib - Medicine Show #13: Black Tape by Nate Patrin
Lil B - God's Father by Jayson Greene
Grynch - Perspective by Chul Gugich
Cam'ron, Vado & McKenzie Eddy - Blu Tops EP by Jayson Greene
Esperanza Spalding - Radio Music Society by Chris Barton
Robert Glasper Experiment - Black Radio by Will Cleveland
Profiles & Interviews:
Question in the Form of an Answer: Ka by Alex Piyevski
Question in the Form of An Answer: Black Milk by Alex Koenig
Reconnecting With Humanity: An Interview With Brother Ali by Jacob Greene
TSS Presents Smoking Sessions With Mobb Deep by Raj
Easy Mo Bee’s 10 Favorite Sample Flips by Ego Trip
J-Zone’s 10 Favorite Sample Flips by Ego Trip
Answers for Questions Vol. 73 w/Blockhead
Answers for Questions Vol. 74 w/Blockhead
Answers for Questions Vol. 75 w/Blockhead
Answers for Questions Vol. 76 w/Blockhead
Answers for Questions Vol. 77 w/Blockhead
DJ Format’s 10 Favorite Sample Flips by Ego Trip
Pharoahe Monch Talks Upcoming Album by John Healey
Chamillionaire Says Of His Artist Peers: "I Understand Why They Lie," And Reveals What Really Drove Him To Leave Universal Records by Paul W. Arnold
The GQ&A: Andre 3000 by Mark Anthony Green
Interview: Young Guru Talks About Working With Jay-Z by Insanul Ahmed
TSS Presents Smoking Sessions With Don Trip by Beware
Obie Trice Speaks On Leaving Shady Records In 2008, Eminem & Dr. Dre's Role On "Bottoms Up" by Paul Meara
Question in the Form of An Answer: Boldy James by Jimmy Ness
Papoose Discusses The Release Of "Nacirema Dream," Illuminati Symbols In The Media by The Company Man
The Passion of the Weiss Hottest Rappers List by Jeff Weiss & Co.
The Passion of the Weiss “Hottest” Rappers List (No, Really) by Jeff Weiss & Co.
The Top 10 Hip-Hop Sneakers of All-Time by Dallas Penn
Freshman Orientation, 2012 by Noz
Case of the Missing Sample Pt. 2: Who Wore It Best? by Nahshon
A Story to Tell: Biggie Smalls and Narrative – “I Got a Story to Tell” by Abe Beame
The 100 Best Nas Songs by Gabriel Alvarez
Can’t Be Faded: 40 Forgotten Nate Dogg Features by Beware
A DIY Hip Hop Guide to Touring Europe by PremRock
Hip-Hop Saved My Life (An Essay) by Aaron McKrell
An Indeterminate Amount of Incredible Rap Songs You Need To Hear.....Right Now (Part 1) by HL & Co.
An Indeterminate Amount of Incredible Rap Songs You Need To Hear.....Right Now (Part 2) by HL & Co.
An Indeterminate Amount of Incredible Rap Songs You Need To Hear.....Right Now (Part 3) by HL & Co.
An Indeterminate Amount of Incredible Rap Songs You Need To Hear.....Right Now (Part 4) by HL & Co.
If B.I.G. Was Still Alive: A Roundtable Discussion by TRU La Familia
Big K.R.I.T.’s Trill-OG(Y): 4evaNaDay by Jonah Bromwich
The iPod Shuffle: Zion I’s “Bird’s Eye View” by Beware
The Ugly Beauty of Action Bronson by Jonah Bromwich
Delayed Reaction to MTV's "Hottest MCs VII" List by Max
Delayed Reaction to XXL's "Freshmen Class of 2012" by Max
Killer Mike - Echoplex - 2/21/12 by Ben Westhoff
In Defense of: Chip Tha Ripper by Jimmy Ness
The Profile Records Rap Anthology by Werner von Wallenrod
Toppa Top 10: Biggie’s 10 Best Jamaican References by Jesse Serwer
The Passion of the Weiss Winter Mixtape: 2012 by Jeff Weiss & Co.
Necro: Rabbi Holding Guns by HL
5 Brief Moments With Ice Cubes by Tony Grands
Think Outside the Box for Custom Snare Sounds by Amir Said (Sa'id)
Boom Bap Can't Die; It's in the DNA by Amir Said (Sa'id)
How Much Nicki Minaj Is Talent vs Barbie'd Blinking Gimmick? by David Dennis, Jr.
Can Danger Mouse Make Norah Jones Cool? by Chris Barton
Hodgy Beats On: The Untitled EP by Tosten Burks
Classics Revisited: Outkast – Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik by Aaron McKrell
Versatility Is Cool, as Long as It's Within Your Own Style and Sound by Amir Said (Sa'id)
J. Cole - "Grew Up Fast" by Henry Adaso
Lil B: Straps On Deck by HL
Disco Rick Departs On a Happy Note by Werner von Wallenrod
Classics Revisited: Scarface – The Diary by Aaron McKrell
Rapper B-Real, medical marijuana advocates rally at L.A. City Hall by Nate Jackson
Review: Sleigh Bells bring 'Treats,' 'Reign of Terror' to Mayan by Mikael Wood
André 3000: Sorry, No New OutKast Music in the Works by Gerrick D. Kennedy
Want to Buy a Rap CD on Venice Beach? You Sure? by Jeff Weiss
Meet Rap’s Newest Supergroup: M.A.R.S. by Jaap van der Doelen
Nas: Stantravaganza by HL
Nas – The Don by Son Raw
Remembering the Notorious B.I.G., 15 years later by Gerrick D. Kennedy
Creating Your Own Moods/Sounds Chart by Amir Said (Sa'id)
Song of the Day: Wiz Khalifa - The Code (feat. Juicy J, Lola Monroe & Chevy Woods) by Mobb Deen
Father - MC = 69 by Werner von Wallenrod
Classics Revisited: Common – Resurrection by Aaron McKrell
Action Bronson: Pouches of Tuna by HL
Grim Reaper Rap by Tony Grands
Lyrics of Fury: Big K.R.I.T. – Red Eye by Jaap van der Doelen
That's It, Hater by Werner von Wallenrod
Song(s) of the Day 3/2/12 by Blockhead
Blu: Call My Nigga by HL
Charles Hamilton is Really Mad at J. Cole by Henry Adaso
The Forgotten Special Ed Record by Werner von Wallenrod
Blu and Sene Break Glass by Jonah Bromwich
Promote the Promotion! by Kosha Dillz
10 Rappers Most Influenced by Biggie by Genetta M. Adams
Allah Got a Shotgun! by Werner von Wallenrod
Classics Revisited: The Notorious B.I.G. – Ready To Die by Aaron McKrell
Everything is Purrple and Pink by Jeff Weiss
Go Mad With Madtoons by Werner von Wallenrod
Song of the Day: SpaceGhostPurrp - Filthy & Fucking Trill… by Mobb Deen
Neptunes Never Really Die by Evan Nabavian
Jay Electronica: My World by HL
You Say No to Drugs, Juicy J Can’t by Jeff Weiss
Nas: The Don by HL
Deeper Than Rap: 40 Heartfelt Hip-Hop Songs by Beware
The Making of WZRD by Joe La Puma
Was The Notorious B.I.G.’s “Hustler’s Prayer” Answered? by Justin Tinsley
Complex Classics: A Look Back At Eminem’s "The Slim Shady LP" by Insanul Ahmed
Art Excavated From Battle Station Earth by Randy Kennedy
Flavor Flav Will Take Your Order Now by Lorraine Ali
5 (More) Elements of Hip Hop by Tony Grands
Cassette Tapes Are Back; Ask Your Mom to Mail Your Old Jambox by Rebecca Kirkman
You Never Go Full Retard: New El Producto by Jeff Weiss
A Bunch of Little Things… by Blockhead
Who Is Cadillac Dee? by Werner von Wallenrod
Question Of The Day: Which Biggie Song Do You Know Every Single Word Of? by John Gotty
Reactions to the “Otis” Beat Demonstrate Hyper Scrutiny by Amir Said (Sa'id)
Too $hort Apologizes for XXL Video, Says, 'My Eyes Are Opening' by Margaret Wappler
Different Methods for Adding Bottom to Kick Drums by Amir Said (Sa'id)
Freddie Gibbs Can’t Have Fun if the Homies Can’t Have None by Jeff Weiss
Seven Ghostface Killah Songs Showing His Softer Side by Reed Fischer
10th Favorite Def Jux Recording by HL
The Closing Of Megaupload & The Industry's Conflicted View Of Digital Distribution Services by Alex Thornton
From Run-DMC to U2, the durability of the Monkees & Davy Jones by Todd Martens
Album Reviews:
Big K.R.I.T. - 4Eva N a Day by Jayson Greene
Big K.R.I.T. - 4Eva N a Day by Edwin Ortiz
Action Bronson - Blue Chips by Jeff Weiss
Action Bronson - Blue Chips by Alex Thornton
Curren$y & Styles P – #The1st28 by Jaap van der Doelen
The Alchemist - Rapper's Best Friend 2 by Slava Kuperstein
Planet Asia - Black Belt Theatre by Ericka Simone
Ski Beatz - 24 Hour Karate School Presents Twilight by Max
Sleigh Bells - Reign of Terror by Matthew Perpetua
Sleigh Bells - Reign of Terror by Randall Roberts
Hodgy Beats - Untitled EP by Jordan Sargent
Shlohmo - Vacation by Erik Stabile
DJ FOOD - The Search Engine by Will Cleveland
Fatal Lucciauno - Respect by Chul Gugich
SpaceGhostPurrp - God of Black, Vol. 1 by Patrick Masterson
Lee Bannon – Fantastic Plastic by Francisco McCurry
Jim Jarmusch & Jozef Van Wissem - Concerning the Entrance Into Eternity by Marc Masters
Shigeto - Lineage by Graham Major
Karen Dalton - 1966 by Lindsay Zoladz
Estelle - All of Me by Joe Colly
Busdriver - Beaus$Eros by Fred Castano
Serengeti - Kenny Dennis EP by Fred Castano
Chairlift - Something by Briand Hodge
Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All - The OF Tape Vol. 2 by Jordan Sargent
WZRD - WZRD by Brandon Rae
Tyga - Careless World: Rise of the Last King by Joe Colly
Gunplay - Bogota Rich: The Prequel by Jayson Greene
Madlib - Medicine Show #13: Black Tape by Nate Patrin
Lil B - God's Father by Jayson Greene
Grynch - Perspective by Chul Gugich
Cam'ron, Vado & McKenzie Eddy - Blu Tops EP by Jayson Greene
Esperanza Spalding - Radio Music Society by Chris Barton
Robert Glasper Experiment - Black Radio by Will Cleveland
Profiles & Interviews:
Question in the Form of an Answer: Ka by Alex Piyevski
Question in the Form of An Answer: Black Milk by Alex Koenig
Reconnecting With Humanity: An Interview With Brother Ali by Jacob Greene
TSS Presents Smoking Sessions With Mobb Deep by Raj
Easy Mo Bee’s 10 Favorite Sample Flips by Ego Trip
J-Zone’s 10 Favorite Sample Flips by Ego Trip
Answers for Questions Vol. 73 w/Blockhead
Answers for Questions Vol. 74 w/Blockhead
Answers for Questions Vol. 75 w/Blockhead
Answers for Questions Vol. 76 w/Blockhead
Answers for Questions Vol. 77 w/Blockhead
DJ Format’s 10 Favorite Sample Flips by Ego Trip
Pharoahe Monch Talks Upcoming Album by John Healey
Chamillionaire Says Of His Artist Peers: "I Understand Why They Lie," And Reveals What Really Drove Him To Leave Universal Records by Paul W. Arnold
The GQ&A: Andre 3000 by Mark Anthony Green
Interview: Young Guru Talks About Working With Jay-Z by Insanul Ahmed
TSS Presents Smoking Sessions With Don Trip by Beware
Obie Trice Speaks On Leaving Shady Records In 2008, Eminem & Dr. Dre's Role On "Bottoms Up" by Paul Meara
Question in the Form of An Answer: Boldy James by Jimmy Ness
Papoose Discusses The Release Of "Nacirema Dream," Illuminati Symbols In The Media by The Company Man
