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7 No-Skip Hip-Hop and R&B Albums That Are Turning 30 Years Old This Year

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7 No-Skip Hip-Hop and R&B Albums That Are Turning 30 Years Old This Year

In the lauded golden age of hip-hop, 1996 is arguably the greatest year for the genre and culture. There were so many classic, foundational albums for artists that would define their careers. Whether it was artists hitting their pinnacle or laying the groundwork for the rest of their careers with a strong body of work, the year was the cream of the crop for rap. Mix this in with a […]

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Nas Explained Why He Thought Hip-Hop Was Dead 20 Years Ago: ‘Mostly Every Form of American Music Is Dead’

Musically, hip-hop was in a beautiful, incredibly varied space 20 years ago. The South had cemented its legitimacy and held the crown for the region that was on top. But everywhere from Chicago to Los Angeles to the Mecca in New York were all thriving at once. Moreover, hip-hop and R&B were largely thriving within popular spaces. However, Nas felt quite the opposite. In fact, it was so bad that […]

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Mary J. Blige Candidly Opens up About Battling Addiction Early in Her Music Career: ‘It Was Either Put up or Shut Up’

Perseverance has been a staple in Mary J. Blige’s music. Albums like My Life and classic songs like “Be Without You” deal with overcoming pain. A lot of times, that pain can be manifested through rough experiences of love. However, other times, she’ll reflect on the life she’s led and all of the strife that came with it. Ultimately, it took a long time for her to reach a point […]

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Sabrina Carpenter Responds to Coachella Controversy After Receiving Backlash Online

After a pretty massive headlining performance at Coachella, Sabrina Carpenter was on top of the world. However, one passing moment during her performance rubbed a lot of people on social media the wrong way. While sitting at a piano, one fan was chanting and celebrating via an ululation. Typically a part of African and Arab culture, Carpenter was particularly confused by it and didn’t like it very much. “That’s your […]

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