disRESPECT.: The Femcee Problem
Beef between rappers is nothing new in hip-hop. It's a widely-accepted part of the culture, and oftentimes it brings about …
Why TDE Is the Most Important Rap Crew of 2012
“Now Punch is my mentor, Top Dawg is the coach Jay Rock is my older brother, I was there when he …
2012’s Artists of the Year
3. 2 Chainz 2 Chainz. Hairweavekiller. Tity Boi. Call him what you want but one thing you can definitely call him …
2012’s Song of the Year
5. ScHoolboy Q & A$AP Rocky - "Hands on the Wheel" Prior to releasing Habits & Contradictions, the album on which …
Best Music Videos of 2012
5. Kendrick Lamar - Swimming Pools (Drank) (dir. by Jerome D.) Well, if he’s trying to get us to stop drinking, …
Why Big Sean’s “Oh God” Is the Best Ad-Lib of 2012
When God plays a hand on the table it’s hard to compete, but we didn’t only pick Big Sean’s emphatic …
Best Collabs of 2012
5. Captain Murphy (a.k.a. Flying Lotus) feat. Earl Sweatshirt - "Between Friends" Earl has always been one to court mystery. Upon …
Best Beats of 2012
5. Kendrick Lamar - "Backseat Freestyle" (prod. by Hit-Boy) Hit-Boy had a marquee year in 2011 with “Niggas in Paris” off …
2012’s Producer of the Year
5. Mike Will Made It Watermarks are standard protocol for producers these days, and none was more recognizable than the sultry, …
Best Album Covers of 2012
3. 2 Chainz - Based on a T.R.U. Story 2 Chainz is known for being over the top and exuberant, but he …
Nardwuar’s Best Hip-Hop Interviews of 2012
Nardwuar the Human Serviette transcends music journalism. Time to reflect back on this year and the great hip-hop interviews Nardwuar gave …
“Chief Keef Makes Music, Too” – A Review of Finally Rich
It’s been exactly one year and two weeks since Chief Keef was arrested for aiming a gun at a cop, …
Crown Royal Black & RESPECT. Present: “Passing the Crown”—a 4-Part Video Series
In business and life relationships are key. While it’s true that your net worth is often tied to your network, …
Exclusive Interview: Vinny Cha$e Talks Cheer$ Club, A$AP Rocky and Street DVDs
Call it another Harlem Renaissance. The New York area has been inundated with a crop of new young, hungry talent. Despite incessant comparison to a …
“The Return of Walker Wear” — Exclusive Photo Archive & Interview with Streetwear Designer April Walker
Hip-hop and fashion have always been synonymous. Fashion designers clamor to have artists rock their threads, just as artists love …
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