Ten Posse Tracks by Female Rappers
A list of great collaborations between female rappers.
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Freddie Gibbs & Madlib vs U2
The Record Store Day pressing of Freddie Gibbs & Madlib’s Piñata ’84 has art inspired by a design Island Records used in 1983 and 1984.
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Top 10 Songs About H.E.R. (Hip-hop in its Essence is Real)
A list of songs inspired by the idea that hip-hop is a woman.
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The Whispers’ Social Conscience
In the 70s, the L.A. vocal troupe established a reputation for thoughtful and topical soul — an era often overlooked today.
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Gamble & Huff in the 60s
The 50th anniversary of Philadelphia International affords the opportunity to revisit the early history of a duo who defined classic soul.
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Early Rap Full-Lengths (1980-1982)
A list of every rap full-length released between 1980 and 1982.
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Ten Great Rap Album Openers
Ten great songs that opened rap albums.
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Top 10 Wu-Tang Albums: Second Wave (1997-2000)
A list of the best of Wu-Tang Clan’s second era (starting with their second album).
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The 100 Best Rap Singles of 1990: Chubb Rock
Chubb Rock’s reputation as a solid, oft-underrated contributor to hip-hop’s golden era is belied by his best-known hit.
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The Best Rap Singles of 1990: Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E.
Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E., a Samoan family band from Los Angeles, are fondly remembered for their memorable role in early West Coast hip-hop.
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Daniel “DOOM” Dumile: 1971-2020
A remembrance of the work of DOOM, the greatest rapper/producer of his era.
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The 100 Best Rap Singles of 1990: Jungle Brothers
The Jungle Brothers may have been underrated in America, but they found a receptive audience in Europe, leading to two top-40 UK hits.
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