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Welcome to the very first installment of an ongoing collaborative series where we will dive into the best tweets and discoveries uncovered on HipHopNumbers … Dive In about HipHopNumbers: Hip-Hop is the New Pop, Lil Wayne’s 2018 Pussy Resurgence, & More

December Spotlight: MIKE’s “War in my Pen”

“Essential & Unheard” is a collaborative content series between the CentralSauce Creators that highlights awesome music that flew under the radar each … Dive In about December Spotlight: MIKE’s “War in my Pen”

18 Years of Beats: Inside J. Cole’s Unsung Career as a Producer [Beats & Bars]

J. Cole has tirelessly worked his way into our generation’s holy trinity of rappers alongside Drake and Kendrick Lamar, and his honest lyricism is celebrated by … Dive In about 18 Years of Beats: Inside J. Cole’s Unsung Career as a Producer [Beats & Bars]

Unprecedented: Big K.R.I.T.’s Groundbreaking Career as a Dual-Discipline Artist [Beats & Bars]

In today’s era of collaborative production, Big K.R.I.T. stands alone. Despite producing 67.9% of his album tracks alone - with no co-production whatsoever - … Dive In about Unprecedented: Big K.R.I.T.’s Groundbreaking Career as a Dual-Discipline Artist [Beats & Bars]

Behind the Sound of Janelle Monáe: It Takes a Village [Beats & Bars]

Singer. Songwriter. Actress. Visionary. Janelle Monáe is so many things, it’s easy to forget she’s also a producer, working alongside her closest collaborators … Dive In about Behind the Sound of Janelle Monáe: It Takes a Village [Beats & Bars]

Straight from the Dungeons of Rap: An Exploration and Oral History of “Illmatic”

When a twenty-year-old high school dropout from Queensbridge dropped his debut album in ‘94, the landscape of hip-hop changed forever. We explore the cultural … Dive In about Straight from the Dungeons of Rap: An Exploration and Oral History of “Illmatic”

November Spotlight: Joy Postell’s “Diaspora”

“Essential & Unheard” is a collaborative content series between the CentralSauce Creators that highlights awesome music that flew under the radar each … Dive In about November Spotlight: Joy Postell’s “Diaspora”

Best Songs of 2018: Uzi’s Defiantly Long “New Patek” (that’s it that’s the list)

Year end lists are subjective garbage so we let Edward Alexander write a list about his favorite song of the year. When was the last time you heard a … Dive In about Best Songs of 2018: Uzi’s Defiantly Long “New Patek” (that’s it that’s the list)

How Larry Fisherman Made An Icon Out Of Mac Miller [Beats & Bars]

In the wake of Malcolm McCormick’s death, a massive wave from fans, fellow musicians, friends and family impacted by Mac’s authenticity and generosity washed … Dive In about How Larry Fisherman Made An Icon Out Of Mac Miller [Beats & Bars]

October Spotlight: Mick Jenkins’ “Pieces of a Man”

“Essential & Unheard” is a collaborative content series between the CentralSauce Creators that highlights awesome music that flew under the radar each … Dive In about October Spotlight: Mick Jenkins’ “Pieces of a Man”

“The Black Album”: Lyrical Breakdown of Jay-Z’s Least Collaborative Record

Fifteen years ago, Jay-Z announced that he was leaving hip-hop: but only on his own terms and with his own voice. The Black Album was meant to be the climax of … Dive In about “The Black Album”: Lyrical Breakdown of Jay-Z’s Least Collaborative Record

Behind “The Black Album”: Production & Sampling Deep-Dive

November 14, 2003: with nothing left to prove, Jay Z releases The Black Album, a project billed as his last. Fifteen years on, we reflect on the production … Dive In about Behind “The Black Album”: Production & Sampling Deep-Dive

Beats & Bars: The Complete History of Dual-Discipline Artists in Hip-Hop

Tyler, the Creator. J Cole. Mac Miller. Childish Gambino. Kid Cudi. Hip hop's new generation seems to be filled with artists that wear the hat of both … Dive In about Beats & Bars: The Complete History of Dual-Discipline Artists in Hip-Hop

Tha Dogg Pound (Daz & Kurupt): G-Funk Pioneers

Tha Dogg Pound’s influence is often overlooked by those who aren’t familiar with the culture of West Coast gangsta rap, but as Pusha T says: if you know, you … Dive In about Tha Dogg Pound (Daz & Kurupt): G-Funk Pioneers

“Gnossos” – The Story Behind Earl Sweatshirt’s Lost Album

Earl Sweatshirt has hinted at new music arriving at some point this year, but before we can properly receive any new offering we need to finish digesting what … Dive In about “Gnossos” – The Story Behind Earl Sweatshirt’s Lost Album

Dissecting No I.D.’s Production Masterclass on “4:44”

In a genre often preoccupied with youth culture, an album exploring the trials of adult relationships and responsibilities is like a breath of fresh air. That … Dive In about Dissecting No I.D.’s Production Masterclass on “4:44”

Abhi the Nomad Takes Hip-Hop Outside Its Comfort Zone (“Marbled” Tour Interview)

We sat down with Abhi the Nomad for his very first interview on his first ever national tour. Our conversation explored his experiences with tour life, the art … Dive In about Abhi the Nomad Takes Hip-Hop Outside Its Comfort Zone (“Marbled” Tour Interview)

September Spotlight: Kilo Kish’s “Mothe EP”

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Triumph & Tragedy: Eminem’s Journey from the ‘Slim Shady LP’ to ‘Kamikaze’

At the tail end of his career, Eminem is at a crossroads between legacy and longevity. We revisit his meteoric rise from trailer parks to superstardom to make … Dive In about Triumph & Tragedy: Eminem’s Journey from the ‘Slim Shady LP’ to ‘Kamikaze’

Dissecting Jay-Z’s Forgotten Classic Album “Vol 2… Hard Knock Life” [20th Anniversary]

Today marks 20 years since the release of Jay-Z's third studio album, Vol 2... Hard Knock Life. While the album's legacy is often overlooked in favor of other … Dive In about Dissecting Jay-Z’s Forgotten Classic Album “Vol 2… Hard Knock Life” [20th Anniversary]

The Creation of “Flower Boy”: A Track-by-Track Visual Guide