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
Premiere: Tru Life and Future Hang With a "Baddie" in New Video
The New York street rapper and the Atlanta icon team up for a Belaire-fueled good time.
Shawn Setaro
Kanye West Should Learn From Pusha-T and Take His Time
Two albums released by the same label within a week of each other, and produced by the same person, end up giving us a study in contrasts.
Shawn Setaro
Who's Who on 'Ye'
From H-Town rap heroes to Kenyan buskers, here's everyone who came together to make Kanye's latest opus.
Shawn Setaro
Drake and Pusha's Feud Proves the Internet Has Changed Diss Tracks Forever
The rapid pace of rap battles today is a function of a society used to all on-demand-everything, and there’s no going back.
Shawn Setaro
Best ASAP Rocky Songs
On the heels of ASAP Rocky's latest album, Testing, it's only right to reflect on Flacko's best songs, from across his previous albums, mixtapes and collaborations with the ASAP Mob. These are the best songs from ASAP Rocky's catalog.
edwinortiz
How the Executive Producer of ‘Drop the Mic’ Teaches Your Favorite Celeb to Rap in Two Hours
Jensen Karp turned battle rap into a million-dollar record deal back in 1999. Now he’s writing rhymes for The Rock, Halle Berry, and Anne Hathaway.
Shawn Setaro
Premiere: Beatnick & K-Salaam, Bun B, and Adi Armour "Keep It 100" in New Video
The Trill OG and producer duo Beatnick & K-Salaam offer up the video for "Keep It 100."
Shawn Setaro
The Best Funk Flex Freestyles
Hot 97 DJ Funkmaster Flex often hosts some of hip-hop's best lyricists to spit rapid fire rhymes for the culture. From Meek Mill and Joe Budden to Vince Staples and Vic Mensa to Papoose and Black Thought, here are the best Funk Flex freestyles.
Khal
The Rise of the Rap-tor: Inside Hip-Hop's Complicated Relationship With Hollywood
Rappers have been in movies in ever-increasing numbers since the beginnings of the genre. Is there something about being an MC that translates to the silver screen? Ludacris, Common, Xzibit, Krondon and other rappers-turned-actors chime in on the profitable trend.
Shawn Setaro
The Best J. Cole Songs
Over the course of his career, J. Cole has amassed a catalog of music that includes platinum albums and singles, as well as notable guest verses and loosies. Here are the best songs of J. Cole's career thus far.
edwinortiz
Meet the Rapper Who Blew Up by Playing Memorial Concerts
Many of T-Rell’s gigs are at memorial services, on the strength of a tribute to his late pal 8-Ball.
Shawn Setaro
How Poo Bear Writes Your Favorite Hits
Jason "Poo Bear" Boyd wrote your favorite jam. Find out how.
Shawn Setaro
What Does Woah Vicky’s Manager Think He’s Doing?
A young political consultant-turned-manager wants to help his star client move from viral sensation to mainstream entertainer—and he doesn’t care if she’s lying
Shawn Setaro
The Best Nicki Minaj Features
Nicki Minaj is a competitive MC who always rises to the occasion when rhyming alongside her peers—from Lil Wayne ad Drake to Beyonce and Trey Songz. Need proof? Here are Nicki Minaj's best guest verses and features, ranked.
Anslem Rocque
Why Is Kanye West So Mad at the Radio?
Ye is still upset that his last album didn't get much airplay. Should he be?
Shawn Setaro
‘Get Rich or Die Tryin’’ Was the Beginning of the End for 50 Cent’s Rap Career
50 Cent's debut album 'Get Rich or Die Tryin' caused a cultural shift in hip-hop and catapulted the rapper to superstar status. But at the same time the album that made 50 a giant star contained the seeds of his undoing.
Shawn Setaro
6 Books Kanye Should Read Before He Tweets Again
Here are half a dozen ways to counteract all of the misleading statements and lies coming out of the mouth of a certain rap star.
Shawn Setaro
Thank God Drake Is Having Fun Again
'Views' was a downer, but it seems like Drizzy may finally be ready to enjoy himself.
Shawn Setaro
