A selection of throwback hip-hop and R&B joints.
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Weekend Visuals
Your weekend playlist of the visuals you need to be watching.
Read moreMike Miller’s Iconic Rap Images on Display at DAX Gallery
A handful of rap icons are made immortal not only through their music, but also through the lens of photographer Mike Miller. During west coast rap’s formative years, Miller was the go-to guy for album covers and publicity stills that were dubbed iconic not only for his subjects but also for the depth and intimacy […]
Read moreJhene Aiko Pays Homage on Tupac’s Birthday With Photo Recreations
Whatever controversy you may or may not believe surrounding his life and death, Tupac Shakur’s impact is everlasting. When he died on September 13, 1996, Tupac left behind a legacy that transcends generations, influencing the likes of Kendrick Lamar and countless others to pick up the pieces. On what would have been his 44th birthday, […]
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No Sign: Rape Doesn’t Belong in Your Rants, Yeezus
No-Sign is a regular feature that gives an in depth opinion on whatever deserves a proper verbal thrashing. Basically, instead of earning a highly esteemed Co-Sign, it’s about to catch fade on a No-Sign. In this edition, Kanye West, once again, is over the top with his latest rant when he aligns paparazzi relations with […]
Read moreThe Top 20 Summer BBQ Hip Hop Anthems
Okay, so you’ve got your grilling game right. And yeah you’ve got a cooler full of cold drank. And of course, you have all the homies coming through. Cypher complete right? Not quite, player. Because what’s a summer bbq without the proper music to serve as the official soundtrack to it? Now since we at […]
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