Nick Vukorepa

Talib Kweli & 9th Wonder remind us to "Pay Ya Dues" [Video]

A foreign concept to many, the idea of paying your dues is perhaps one of the most important aspects of building a long-lasting career. We live in a world where artists can…

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"Come Down" and check out this funky banger from Anderson .Paak

I know it's premature to start thinking about the best projects of 2016 in January, but I seriously think Anderson .Paak next project will turn some heads. Malibu, the sophomore album from the…

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Tha Dogg Pound are the "Ultimate Hustlaz"

What would hip hop in the 90's be without Daz Dillinger and Kurupt? Besides their combined efforts as Tha Dogg Pound, these two artists have been influential in shaping that signature West Coast…

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Mitchell Lawler & Conch bring the party raps with "Open and Close"

It's official: coming back to work/school after the holidays is perhaps the most depressing thing since Biggie's "Suicidal Thoughts." As you spend the next few days refreshing your Facebook feed, you're…

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2016 will be full of 'Brighter Daze' thanks to Murs & 9th Wonder [Mixtape]

Every time I see Murs and 9th together on a track, I get chills. As someone who grew up listening to Murs 3:16: The 9th Edition, these two artists exposed me…

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Big Sean looks back at 2015 with "What a Year"

Rap critics may be quick to call 2015 the year of Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and Future, but you can't deny that Big Sean also made waves. Not only did the Detroit rhymer…

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Little Simz connects with BadBadNotGood for "Our Conversations"

Canada and The United Kingdom have always had each other's backs. I'm guessing it's because we both show love to The Queen, but it might also be because they both…

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Statik Selektah releases a Black Thought bonus joint with "Couldn't Tell"

Statik Selektah has been nice since day one; the same goes for Black Thought. But when these two titans team up, you get the breathtaking yet introspective "Couldn't Tell." After dropping…

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You "Really Really" need to check out the latest from Kevin Gates [Video]

I'll admit it: I haven't been listening to Kevin Gates for that long, but his tracks have been getting more spins in the last few months. With the release of his debut…

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A$AP Ferg teams up with Hit Boy for "Tatted Angel"

If you've been wondering what A$AP Ferg has been up to these days, "Tatted Angel" will answer all of your questions. Although the Harlem based spitter has had a relatively…

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Doctor P and Far East Movement are about their "Business" [Video]

There's a reason why Doctor P's joints sneak into everyone's sets: the man can do no wrong when it comes to crafting a banger. Although he's known for his heavyweight…

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Apathy is here to kill the noise with "Rap Is Not Pop"

Whether you know him as a member of Army of the Pharaohs, The Demigodz, or from his solo career, Apathy has always been that dude. What I like most about the Connecticut…

Talib Kweli & 9th Wonder remind us to "Pay Ya Dues" [Video]

"Come Down" and check out this funky banger from Anderson .Paak

Tha Dogg Pound are the "Ultimate Hustlaz"

Mitchell Lawler & Conch bring the party raps with "Open and Close"

2016 will be full of 'Brighter Daze' thanks to Murs & 9th Wonder [Mixtape]

Big Sean looks back at 2015 with "What a Year"

Little Simz connects with BadBadNotGood for "Our Conversations"

Statik Selektah releases a Black Thought bonus joint with "Couldn't Tell"

You "Really Really" need to check out the latest from Kevin Gates [Video]

A$AP Ferg teams up with Hit Boy for "Tatted Angel"

Doctor P and Far East Movement are about their "Business" [Video]

Apathy is here to kill the noise with "Rap Is Not Pop"

Naomi Campbell brings soul to the forefront with 'Don't You Mind'

Emergency Break shares anthemic energy with new single "HOMETOWN"

Kina shares a wave with his latest single 'I Just Want You'

Bryce Bowyn declares electro-pop "Siege" with electrifying new EP

Anandita thrills with her debut single "Anything"

Lika O shuts down dating rumors: 'I Have Never Dated Tom Sandoval'

Georgia Starnes emerges as an unforgettable new voice

Piper & The Hard Times : A journey through music and friendship

Denise S. Young : A powerhouse in the jazz and classical world

From Machismo To Mujeres: Women As The Face Of Reggaeton

4 things I learned on the 'Call Me If You Get Lost' tour

4 things every artist needs to think about in 2022