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Posted inMusic

Why little rappers still believe in big radio

by Tiffany Walden November 2, 2016August 18, 2021

Little rappers still believe in big radio thanks to DJs like Nehpets at Power 92.

Posted inBlogs

Tonight: See ILoveMakonnen’s ‘FriendsMaybe’ collaborator Rome Fortune

by Leor Galil September 10, 2014August 18, 2021

The Atlanta MC with a green beard plays Thalia Hall one day after releasing a song featuring Drake’s newest signee ILoveMakonnen.

Posted inBlogs

Before Chief Keef went to jail he released a new mixtape

by Leor Galil October 16, 2013August 19, 2021

This is a reminder that the infamous 18-year-old Chicago MC who makes the news for getting in trouble also makes music—his brand new Almighty So proves it.

Travon "Lil Kemo" Biggs (second from left) with the members of west-side rap group M.I.C: Lil Chris, Mikey Dollaz, and I.L Will
Posted inMusic

Bopping makes its move

by Leor Galil October 1, 2013August 19, 2021

Bopping has already swept the Chicago hip-hop scene—all the dance needs to break nationwide is a crossover hit.

Freddie Gibbs
Posted inMusic

Freddie Gibbs mans the ramparts for gangsta rap

by Miles Raymer July 8, 2013August 19, 2021

Gangsta rap is in decline on the charts, but Freddie Gibbs could keep it alive single-handedly.

Mixtapes aren't just a rap thing anymore—they're beginning to reflect the diversity of pop music. Clockwise from top left, several artists who've had successful mixtapes recently: A$AP Rocky, Ryan Lewis & Macklemore, Jeremih, and Charli XCX.
Posted inMusic

Why mixtapes don’t hit the charts

by Miles Raymer May 30, 2013August 19, 2021

Billboard and the RIAA are ignoring mixtapes, which just happen to be outside music-industry control.

Posted inBlogs

Why you won’t see rap mixtapes on the charts

by Miles Raymer May 14, 2013August 19, 2021

Billboard, the RIAA, and the big mixtape snub

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