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Home » Young Jeezy

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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

Posted inBlogs

Reader’s Agenda, Sat 12/8: Christmas bar crawl, Oliver Twist, and Young Jeezy

by Drew Hunt December 8, 2012August 19, 2021

What’s on the Agenda for Saturday, December 8, 2012

Posted inBlogs

If you only download 12 rap mix tapes today, make this one of them

by Miles Raymer August 15, 2011August 19, 2021

Detroit rapper Danny Brown drops “XXX.”

Posted inMusic

DJ Khaled and the hip-hop illuminati vs. Danny Brown

by Miles Raymer July 28, 2011August 19, 2021

The Miami-based producer has a team of crazy millionaires, but the Detroit MC only needs himself

Posted inBlogs

Today in Freddie Gibbs Collaborations

by Miles Raymer May 3, 2011August 19, 2021

Young Jeezy, the Hood Internet, et cetera

Posted inBlogs

Early Warnings Roundup

by Kevin Warwick October 7, 2010August 19, 2021

This week’s Early Warnings include Bob Dylan, Weezer, Young Jeezy, Dashboard Confessional, Badly Drawn Boy, the Skatalites, Glasser, and Holly Golighty & the Brokeoffs.

Posted inBlogs

The Cool Kids Drop Tacklebox

by Miles Raymer June 1, 2010August 19, 2021

The retro-minded duo looks forward on a new mix tape.

Omar Pene
Posted inMusic

The List: March 18-24, 2010

by Peter Margasak, Miles Raymer, David Whiteis, Bill Meyer, Jessica Hopper and Monica Kendrick March 18, 2010August 19, 2021

Critics’ Choices and other notable shows: Joe Lovano & Us Five, Young Jeezy, the Ex, Omar Pene, Golden Triangle, Gunslinger, and more

Posted inBlogs

ATL RMX = TTLLY RD

by Miles Raymer December 10, 2009August 19, 2021

Adult Swim drops a solid collection of Atlanta hip-hop remixes.

Posted inBlogs

Will Obama make hip-hop more presidential?

by Miles Raymer January 21, 2009August 19, 2021

Hip-hop in the Obama era

Posted inBlogs

Slow Words

by Miles Raymer December 12, 2006August 19, 2021

Music bloggers show a little patience.

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