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R. Kelly Remixes Himself
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Vince Staples Collaborations: Anybody’s Killer
Vince Staples came to prominence as an associate of the L.A. underground rap collective Odd…
The Art of Robert Glasper
On Double Booked, his 2009 concept album for Blue Note records, pianist Robert Glasper played…
Captain Beefheart Insanity
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Going Dutch: Kendrick Lamar’s Best Guest Verses
This post is part of our program, The Story of Kendrick, an in-depth, 10-part look…
The Best of Meek Mill’s Dreamchasers Mixtapes
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Verbal Assassin: Best Nas Guest Verses
Nas may be known primarily for classics albums such as Illmatic and It Was Written,…
Hip-Hop Soul: Mary J. Blige’s Best Rap Collaborations
Mary J. Blige burst on the scene in the early ‘90s as the “Queen of…