The First Songs by Legendary Rap Producers
See where your favorite rap producers got their start.
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Power Ranking All the Crews in Hip-Hop Right Now
TDE, Savemoney, OVO, and the best hip-hop crews right now.
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Young Thug's New Moniker Is Just Another Entry in the Long History of Changing Rap Names
Young Thug's decision to become No, My Name Is Jeffery is part of a long history of changing your rap name.
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10 College Students Who Became Successful Musicians and What You Can Learn From Them
From J. Cole to Childish Gambino, here are 10 former college musicians you should probably learn from.
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The 10 Best Rapper-Producer Relationships Right Now
Meet the hottest one-two combos in the rap game.
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9 (Very) Early Predictions for Song of the Summer
From Drake's "One Dance" to Beyoncé's "Sorry," you know there are already some solid contenders for this year's song of the summer.
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Here Are the Artists You Have to See Perform at Coachella
They may not be the headliners, but talented up-and-comers like Anderson .Paak and ZHU are definite must-sees at Coachella this year.
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The Most Anticipated Albums of 2016
These are the projects we are looking forward to the most this year.
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Behind 'The Breaks': A Look at the Music in VH1’s Original Movie About Early ’90s Hip-Hop
How Dan Charnas, DJ Premier, and Phonte Coleman recreated the story and sound of rap’s golden age.
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The Best Music Videos of 2015
From Rihanna's unforgettable "B*tch Better Have My Money” video to Kendrick's amazing “Alright," here are our picks for the top music videos of the year.
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How to Throw a Killer Party According to Your Favorite Rappers
Turn to rappers to get some inspiration for your next house party? We can't think of anyone better suited for the job.
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10 Artists Who Aren’t Afraid to Discuss Social Issues in Their Music
From Kendrick to Bruce Springsteen, these artists break through the mold to talk politics, race, and so much more in their lyrics.
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The 100 Best New York City Rap Songs
These are the greatest records to come out of hip-hop's birthplace.
Insanul Ahmed
DJ Kittens Teaches You How to Make the Perfect Playlist
We chatted with rising L.A. DJ Kittens on what it takes to make the perfect playlist—keep reading to get her expert tips.
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The 10 Most Memorable Performances in Live Music History
Enjoy these acts that in our opinion qualify as the best live performances in music history.
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The 10 Best Guitar Solos of the Past 5 Years
We've rounded up the greatest guitar solos of the last five years, so get ready to seriously rock out.
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14 Places to Record a Song Besides a Studio
A bodega, an Apple Store, and even the Taj Mahal—these musicians really got creative when it came to recording their music.
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How Future Became the Hottest Rapper in the Game
The Atlanta rapper went from being the go-to hook guy to rap's MVP.
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Cool Down: 10 Songs to Take You Into Fall
We've got the perfect soundtrack to help you transition into fall.
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5 Guests We Hope Lil Wayne Brings Out at Weezyana Fest
Get excited for Weezyana Fest, and check out this rundown of who we hope Weezy brings out as special guests.
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