Articles Posted in the Spotlight Category
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5 Reasons To Be Excited About Xbox One (And 3 Reasons Not To Be)
This week the third Xbox, curiously titled ‘Xbox One’ was announced. Similarly to the launch of the PS4, there are reasons to be excited, and reasons not to be. We’ve assembled them accordingly and divided the good from the bad for you.
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R.I.P. Ray Manzarek: The 10 Greatest Samples Of The Doors In Hip-Hop
Ray Manzarek, founder and keyboard player of iconic 1970s band The Doors, has passed away at the age of 74. While the band is primarily recognized by the as charismatic as he was infamous lead…
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Album Guide: Kanye West’s Yeezus
Yeezus West is coming. Here’s everything you wanted to know about the album.
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Cuban Linx: WXYZ
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Wu-Tang Releases 7″ Vinyl Single On “Pay What You Feel” Basis
Shaolin swordsmanship is flexed by Rebel INS, Raekwon, Rza and U-God, atop a soul-sampling beat by Frank Dukes. You can stream it right here, but it can be yours on 7″ vinyl for whatever you wish to pay for it as well. Can I get a “SUUUUUUU”?
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15 Years After His Debut, DMX’s Bark Still Echoes
Fifteen years ago this week, DMX changed the face of hip-hop with the release of his debut album. MTV banned his videos, the record sold over a quarter of a million in its first week…
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‘Classics Revisited’ Is Back And We’re Taking Suggestions
‘Classics Revisited’ is back for a second season, and we’d like to hear from you which albums should be included.
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Review: Talib Kweli – Prisoner of Conscious
Talib Kweli has always been known as a “conscious rapper.” It’s a label that has been both a blessing and a curse. On the one hand, Kweli has long been recognized for his lyrical prowess…
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Kidd Upstairs & XO Made a Song About Amanda Bynes
Kidd Upstairs operates in the judge-free zone.
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Straight Outta Brabant: Growin’ Up
Rocking 4XL pants and knowing every Cormega guest-verse by heart isn’t gonna get you paid nor does it get you laid. So what’s a young hip-hop head living in an economic meltdown to do?
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Review: R.A. the Rugged Man – Legends Never Die
After decades in the game, but only two official albums, can R.A. the Rugged Man affirm the legendary status he grants himself in the title of his newest record? ‘Legends Never Die’ is purist-rap in its purest form, of the highest caliber.
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10 Awesome Pictures From ‘Rappers Doing Normal Shit’
There’s a certain, hard to explain but nonetheless mesmerizing quality, to seeing Diddy dressed up as Rick James, Waka Flocka Flame riding a segway and Fabolous at Ikea. Here are the top picks of ‘Rappers Doing Normal Shit’.
