It’s hard to imagine the world without Kanye West, and it’s hard to imagine Kanye West without The College Dropout. Fifteen years on, we’re breaking down the sampling on Ye’s triumphant debut and talking about the creation of a classic. … Dive In about How Kanye Made “The College Dropout” – Every Sample, Every Beat
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Fresh Out the Kitchen
In Conversation: Where Did Solange’s When I Get Home Come From?
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How Leikeli47, Vince Staples and Frank Ocean Teach Us to Stop Hearing and Start Listening
In today's age of the Infinite Scroll, listeners are becoming desensitized and disengaged with art. But artists like Vince, Frank, and Leikeli47 are fighting back by manipulating imagery to challenge and confront your perspective … Dive In about How Leikeli47, Vince Staples and Frank Ocean Teach Us to Stop Hearing and Start Listening
HipHopNumbers: Future’s Love of Lean, Drake’s Social Silence, Missy’s Musicianship, & more
You’ve stumbled into an ongoing collaborative series between CentralSauce and HipHopNumbers, where I take a deep dive into the best tweets and statistical discoveries of the previous week. There’s a healthy helping of numbers and always a … Dive In about HipHopNumbers: Future’s Love of Lean, Drake’s Social Silence, Missy’s Musicianship, & more
Joy Postell Takes You Inside Her Creative Process for “Diaspora”, Announces New Album
We sat down with Joy Postell over a steaming bowl of Pho in downtown Baltimore after the release of her debut album. We spent over two hours talking about Joy's creative process, her new album, Baltimore Club Music, and her experiences as a … Dive In about Joy Postell Takes You Inside Her Creative Process for “Diaspora”, Announces New Album
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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 … Dive In about Straight from the Dungeons of Rap: An Exploration and Oral History of “Illmatic”
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 … 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 … Dive In about How Larry Fisherman Made An Icon Out Of Mac Miller [Beats & Bars]
“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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … Dive In about Dissecting No I.D.’s Production Masterclass on “4:44”
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 … 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... … 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
This past summer, Tyler, the Creator unveiled a secret Instagram account that … Dive In about The Creation of “Flower Boy”: A Track-by-Track Visual Guide
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The Grammys are Statistically Biased and Hip-Hop Doesn’t Need Them
It’s 2019. Hip-hop has been the biggest genre in music for more than two years now, but The Grammys still reek of bias against the genre. Recent snubs of iconic albums like Kendrick Lamar’s DAMN. and Cardi B’s Invasion of Privacy sting badly, but sadly they weren’t a surprise to anyone who has been paying attention. And while The Grammys can … Continue Reading... about The Grammys are Statistically Biased and Hip-Hop Doesn’t Need Them
HipHopNumbers: Future’s Love of Lean, Drake’s Social Silence, Missy’s Musicianship, & more
You’ve stumbled into an ongoing collaborative series between CentralSauce and HipHopNumbers, where I take a deep dive into the best tweets and statistical discoveries of the previous week. There’s a healthy helping of numbers and always a slight twist of ya girl Iggy in the mix. Enjoy! Future raps more about Lean on #THEWIZRD than … Continue Reading... about HipHopNumbers: Future’s Love of Lean, Drake’s Social Silence, Missy’s Musicianship, & more
HipHopNumbers: Hip-Hop is the New Pop, Lil Wayne’s 2018 Pussy Resurgence, & More
Welcome to the very first installment of an ongoing collaborative series where we will dive into the best tweets and discoveries uncovered on HipHopNumbers Twitter Account over the last week. I promise nothing except that you will leave these articles entertained, informed, and maybe slightly frustrated, depending on how much you like Iggy … Continue Reading... about HipHopNumbers: Hip-Hop is the New Pop, Lil Wayne’s 2018 Pussy Resurgence, & More
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 - K.R.I.T. has ascended commercial peaks historically reserved for elite rappers backed by production rosters as long as a phone book. He has carved his own path from the very beginning, … Continue Reading... about Unprecedented: Big K.R.I.T.’s Groundbreaking Career as a Dual-Discipline Artist [Beats & Bars]
