Thursday, August 4 2011
Online Fantasy: Kreayshawn’s Meteoric Rise to Fame
Female rapper Kreayshawn is on her way to becoming 2011's international sensation after her song "Gucci Gucci" ridiculed all "basic bitches" that value designer clothes. So who is this Oakland-based revelation?
Monday, August 1 2011
Hip-Hop’s Heartbreak: Kanye West – “See You in My Nightmare”
West consciously kept the guest spots and big-name collaborations at a minimum when constructing his fourth album. That mantra allowed this particular joint effort to stand firmly on its own among some of the best work he has ever been a part of.
Monday, July 18 2011
The Hate for Southern Hip-Hop: Why So Serious?
The way some of us disparage Southern rap, you'd think rappers like Gucci Mane and Waka Flocka Flame had recorded a record dissing Kool G. Rap and Big Daddy Kane.
Tuesday, June 22 2010
Eminem: Recovery
Eminem finds his fire and his flow again on Recovery, nearly reinventing himself in the process.
Monday, February 9 2009
M.I.A, T.I., Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, & Kanye West - “Swagga Like Us” live at the Grammys (video)
Sunday, February 1 2009
Katie Couric Pre-Grammy Lil Wayne Interview Trailer
It's hard to know what to think any more.
Monday, January 19 2009
Tha Giggle: On Lil’ Wayne
Why was Lil' Wayne the single biggest musical phenomenon of 2008?
Tuesday, December 9 2008
CMAs and the End of Genre or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Kid Rock
This year's CMA winners point to a future where the only thing necessary to be classified as country is a desire to join in and sing.
Akon: Freedom
Oft-maligned hitmaker's third album doesn't do much to convince the haters that he's not the hack that they think.
