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R. Kelly's "Black Panties" is a raunchy return to baby-making music bathed in club-friendly Rap production. But the debauchery kills the mood at times.
Chris Webby Plans February 2014 Album & Previews Tracks
Exclusive: Chris Webby details his upcoming work with Harry Fraud & Scott Storch for the retail album, which follows his oeHomegrown EP.
E-40 Questions Authenticity Of Recent Mac Dre Tributes
Exclusive: E-40 recalls connecting Los Angeles and the Bay Area with "Function," and says rappers are capitalizing of off Mac Dre's legacy with their recent hits.
Elzhi Shares Details On His Upcoming Kickstarter Funded Album
Exclusive: In addition to contrasting his days at the Hip Hop Shop to today's Battle Rap leagues, Elzhi explains how a fan-funded album maintains his vision for uncompromising Hip Hop.
Hopsin's "Knock Madness" is a perfect album for die-hard fans & his bar-for-bar execution and self-awareness yield a solid listen despite a bit of shtick.
E-40 Defends His Reluctance To Leak Singles
Exclusive: Live from his "Plush" video shoot, E-40 details why he went retro with his trademark slang for the lead single from his new "Block Brochure" serires of albums.
Chris Brown - The X-Files EP (Mixtape Review)
Despite his penchant for self sabotage off the mic, Chris Brown is still immensely talented. But the flashes of his skill are hit or miss on the "X-Files" EP.
Bone thugs-n-harmony & DJ Quik To Headline "West Coast Feast II"
Los Angeles' Belasco Theatre is slated to host DJ Quik, Bone thugs-n-harmony and others for the "West Coast Feast II."
Lecrae - Church Clothes 2 (Mixtape Review)
Lecrae's "Church Clothes 2" may lack the inherent complexity and confrontation of its predecessor, but holds appeal for saints and sinners alike.
Yo Gotti Talks Songs With Wale & J. Cole; Says, "There Ain't A Beat I Can't Rip"
Exclusive: Yo Gotti breaks down how a six-figure check from Birdman took him off the streets and what he learned by buying out his own $400,000 contract from TVT Records.
Meek Mill & Wale Explain The Mixtape Game At "Axe: One Night Only" Series
Exclusive: Wale and Meek Mill weigh in on the benefit of mixtapes and their process for recording an album at Axe's "One Night Only" event in Philadelphia.
Chris Webby Introduces His "HomeGrown" EP & Talks "A.D.D. Generation"
Exclusive: Chris Webby explains dropping seven mixtapes & one EP independently & why he says, "I'd be nothing without fans."
A Youthful Expression: The Issue Of Aging With Hip Hop
As we all age, we must reconcile the youth-driven culture of Hip Hop with mortality and outwardly embracing the concept of physically and mentally maturing.
DJ Khaled - Suffering From Success
Repetitive material and poorly executed pairings mar some of DJ Khaled's best moments on "Suffering From Success," giving it little utility outside the club.
"The County Hound 2" serves as a welcome return for loyal Ca$his fans. Moments of introspection and a versatile delivery should appeal to new and old listeners.
Alley Boy Reflects On Prison Time & Drawing Inspiration From DMX
Exclusive: Alley Boy chronicles the formation of Duct Tape Entertainment, selling crack to family members & why Plies crossover hurt him as a fan.
Game - OKE: Operation Kill Everything (Mixtape Review)
On "OKE: Operation Kill Everything," Game is comfortable in his own skin, mixing ratchet material with deeply personal songs all while accommodating his guests.
Drake & Struggle Rap In The Age Of Upward Mobility
Drake's arrival at the top of the charts with "Nothing Was The Same" may have answered a lot of questions about what kind of struggle we value as Hip Hop fans and consumers.
Cam'ron - Ghetto Heaven Vol. 1 (Mixtape Review)
Erratic production and a lack of focus keep "Ghetto Heaven Vol. 1" from being retail-worthy, but Hip Hop is a more enjoyable place when Cam'ron is involved.
Danny Brown Explains How The Current Competitive Era Will "Create Better Music"
Exclusive: Danny Brown retraces his ghetto-techno roots, and details why he thought the era of endless guest appearances was like charity.
Lecrae Says "There's No Better Tool" For Revolutionaries Than Hip Hop
Exclusive: Lecrae introduces Derek Minor and explains why he's more like Tupac and Martin Luther King than Kirk Franklin.
