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Bringing the Beat Back: A conversation with Grand Analog

February 23, 2018
James Schiff

It’s all about survival. At least, that’s how Odario Williams, leader and main vocalist behind one of Canada’s best-kept secrets, Grand Analog, sees it. But the idea of survival is…

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Nas releases a previously unheard "I'm a Villain"

March 25, 2014
Kiku Shinfuku

Hip hop head or not, chances are you've heard of Nas's Illmatic. It's the legendary debut by the then 20 year old Nasir Jones. The revered prodigy, the lyrical master,…

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Reebok Classics Presents: Nas [VIDEO]

August 19, 2011
Liz Choi

Reebok and Rock the Bells have just begun a video series called Reebok Classics, featuring interviews with RTB artists discussing their most classic albums. Here Nas talks about working with…

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Nas releases a previously unheard "I'm a Villain"

Reebok Classics Presents: Nas [VIDEO]

Corey St.Rose connects with Flipp Dinero for new "MMM" remix

MisterWives takes us on a cathartic journey in "Easy" [Video]

Yung Rizzo shares new EDM crossover "Run It"

Lisa Canny regains her strength on the hypnotic new single "Medicine" [Video]

Ines Rae reflects on her childhood on new single "Superhero"

Red Bull Announces Return Of Culture Clash

Milk + Cookies announces Gucci Mane as headliner

UNUM Festival adds Tobi Neumann, Paco Osuna, Butch and more to line up

Coachella '22 Day Parties & After Parties Guide

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

4 things every artist needs to think about in 2022

Shelley FKA DRAM & West Side Boogie: A Love Renaissance [Interview]