In the days of pre-internet music consumption, soundtracks were a hugely important vehicle for new artists to get noticed. A relative unknown could piggyback their
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For most of the 90s, The Roots were the best-kept secret in hip-hop. They’d already amassed a cult following by honing their skills on the
Hip-hop history tells us hell hath no fury like a skilled rapper scorned. Except for maybe three of them. Case in point, The Lox. Members
Kendrick Lamar and SZA shined brightly at the Super Bowl Halftime Show on Sunday, and their Grand National Tour is set to take them to
Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter VI has an official release date. The sixth installment in the Louisiana rapper’s long-running mixtape series is set to arrive on
Record Store Day is celebrating its 18th anniversary on Saturday, April 12th, and this year’s event is sure to be special with the announcement of
Capitalizing on the viral success of his song “Tweaker,” pro basketball player LiAngelo Ball is setting out on a proper music career. This week, the
Interscope Vinyl Collective has announced their 15th vinyl pressing: Dr. Octagon’s 1996 concept album Dr. Octagonecologyst. The album will be available as a 2LP with
Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images Nelly has announced his upcoming 54-date “Where The Party At” tour in celebration of the 25th anniversary of his debut
Nicki Minaj has undoubtedly cemented her legacy as one of hip-hop’s most important artists. She has been an endlessly creative force in hip-hop throughout the