Julian Kimble
Back For The First Time: Chronicling The Evolution Of Wiz Khalifa From "Kush & OJ" To Present
"Where's the old Wiz?" jaded fans often ask. It turns out he's been right in front of you all along as we trace his evolution from "Kush & OJ" to present.
Revisiting Kid Cudi's "Man On The Moon: The End of Day" 5 Years Later
On Kid Cudi's 31st birthday, we take a trip back down a stardusted path back to his galactic debut "Man On The Moon: The End Of Day."
Crown: Assessing Kendrick Lamar's "Control" Verse One Year Later
A year after its earth-shattering arrival, Kendrick Lamar's "Control" verse remains every bit as important.
The Origins Of "Thirty Eight" & My Favorite Original Soundtrack Influences
With his instrumental soundtrack "Thirty Eight" in stores now, Apollo Brown details his chemistry with Roc Marciano and why this album's aesthetic is "grimy like daytime prostitution."
All Samples Cleared: The Importance & Rules Of Hip Hop Sampling
Apollo Brown lists his 20 favorite Hip Hop samples and runs down the significance and proper etiquette of sample-based production.