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The Top 10 Songs from Tory Lanez’ Chixtape Series
The Top 10 Songs from Tory Lanez’ Chixtape Series
If the 2015 breakout hit “Say It” was your first introduction to Tory Lanez, you were considerably late. By then, Lanez had earned a cult…
Darren Ballard
Nov 13, 2019
Here are 10 of the Best Samples of Memphis Rap in 2018
Here are 10 of the Best Samples of Memphis Rap in 2018
And a quick dive into how one song in particular has reawakened hip hop’s interest in the city’s sound.
Darren Ballard
Jan 4, 2019
Here’s the Brilliant Bankroll Fresh Reference You Missed in Atlanta Season 2, Episode 2
Here’s the Brilliant Bankroll Fresh Reference You Missed in Atlanta...
Did you catch it?
Darren Ballard
Mar 25, 2018
Karat 24: Songs On the Rise, a Few Throwbacks, and Sleepers You Might Have Missed
Karat 24: Songs On the Rise, a Few Throwbacks, and Sleepers You Mig...
Karat 24 is a continuous collection of 24 buzzing hip hop/R&B songs, a few throwbacks, and a few tracks you may have snubbed or didn’t…
Darren Ballard
Feb 14, 2018
Playlist, Ep. #01 — Inspired By Jodeci
Playlist, Ep. #01 — Inspired By Jodeci
On December 21, 1993, Jodeci released one of the most influential albums in modern R&B, “Diary of a Mad Band”. In contrast to the clean-cut…
Darren Ballard
Dec 23, 2017
6 of Drake’s Best R&B Songs You Should Add to Your Playlists
6 of Drake’s Best R&B Songs You Should Add to Your Playlists
Whether you love or hate Drake’s singing, here are a few that are too good to pass up.
Darren Ballard
Dec 13, 2017
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