Shawn Setaro
Here's Exactly How Much the Shiggy Challenge Impacted the Success of "In My Feelings"
We go behind the hashtag to figure out exactly how much being the soundtrack to a dance craze helps an artist have a hit song.
Shawn Setaro
Lil Keke Is More Self-Made Than Kylie Jenner (or You)
Houston rap icon Lil Keke, an original member of DJ Screw’s Screwed Up Click, tells us exactly how self-made he is—and, yes, he’s already heard all your “In My Feelings” jokes.
Shawn Setaro
Zaytoven On What Makes the ‘Beast Mode’ Series So Special
The producer takes a few minutes out from his recent hot streak to share the secrets behind his and Future’s beloved projects.
Shawn Setaro
By the Numbers: Breaking Down Kanye West's Unprecedented 5-Week G.O.O.D Music Run
Now that the smoke from the bonfires has cleared and the final numbers are in, we've combed through every aspect of Yeezy SZN 2018 to assess the impact of Kanye's historic production run.
Dria Roland
Here Are Drake’s Most Impressive Billboard Hot 100 Records
The success of 'Scorpion' means that Drizzy has set yet another batch of chart records. Here’s a look back at what he’s accomplished so far.
Shawn Setaro
How Sean Solymar Went From Being a Wedding DJ to Working on the G.O.O.D. Music Rollout
The Cali-based producer, engineer, and composer had his entire world change instantly after coming under the wing of Mike Dean.
Shawn Setaro
7 Things You Missed on Your First Listen of 'Scorpion'
If you caught any of these references—job well done.
Kiana Fitzgerald
Digging Into Drake's Cash Money Label Drama
The number one stunna’s label and Canada’s biggest export have had many ups and downs in the past decade. Here are the key moments.
Shawn Setaro
"Nice for What" Producer BlaqNmilD on Bringing His New Orleans Bounce to Drake's "In My Feelings"
The N.O. veteran brought his city's sound to the biggest album of the year.
Shawn Setaro
How DJ Premier Ended Up Producing "Sandra's Rose" and Drake's Unreleased Rick Ross Collab
Preemo talks last-minute mixing, unfinished 'Scorpion' songs, and more.
Shawn Setaro
Drake Raps About His Past Feuds With Meek Mill and Diddy on "Survival"
Drake is looking backwards on his new album's intro.
Shawn Setaro
Bobbito Garcia Gets Personal in His New Autobiographical Documentary
He's been an innovator in hip-hop, basketball, and sneaker culture. Now it's finally time for Bobbito Garcia to tell his own story.
Shawn Setaro
5 Things That Could Go Down on 'Scorpion'
Fans think Drake took an L, is hiding a child, and has a destroyed Adidas deal. What now?
Shawn Setaro
‘Sorry to Bother You’ Creator Boots Riley Talks Moving From MC to Moviemaker
Your favorite Communist rapper has now made your new favorite movie. We find out how.
Shawn Setaro
JAY-Z and Beyoncé's Masterful Ability to Flip Other Rappers' Lines Is the Biggest Flex of All
JAY and Bey make a half-century of black music their own on their new project.
Shawn Setaro
Inside Meek Mill’s Rally For Justice in Philly
"Justice wasn’t done today, but we didn’t expect justice from Judge Brinkley," said Meek's attourney Joe Tacopina.
Shawn Setaro
DJ Paul and Project Pat on Why Sampling Their Music Practically Guarantees a Hit
The Three 6 Mafia co-founder DJ Paul and his longtime affiliate Project Pat talk about being sampled by the ASAP crew, Drake, Cardi B, and pretty much every relevant artist of the 21st century.
Shawn Setaro
How Did a Dead Artist End Up on ‘Kids See Ghosts’?
Louis Prima, the jazz legend who died in 1978, is credited as a featured artist on “4th Dimension.” We found out why.
Shawn Setaro
Murda Beatz & Zaytoven Reveal How They Create Hits for Drake & Migos
Want to make beats? We talked to two of the top producers in the game and got their advice on how to move from aspiring beatmaker to the top of the charts.
Shawn Setaro
Who’s Who on ‘Kids See Ghosts’
We all know Kanye and Cudi. But who else was involved in making this dream collab come to life?
Shawn Setaro
