“Essential & Unheard” is a series that highlights awesome music that probably flew under your radar each month. Learn why MIKE's "Tears of Joy" made him the first ever artist to be featured twice on Essential & Unheard, and check … Dive In about June Spotlight: MIKE’s Tears of Joy
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Fresh Out the Kitchen
5 Great Summer Albums that Hip-Hop Heads Might Have Missed
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In Conversation: Are Scammer Raps Up Next?
“Dynamic Duo” by Kasher Quon and Teejayx6 hit YouTube on June 18 and made more than a few ripples for its unique absurdity. We decided to sit Edward and Nigel down to make sense of the 4 minutes of carefully detailed Scammer Raps and … Dive In about In Conversation: Are Scammer Raps Up Next?
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Anatomy of the Funk: G-Funk Deconstructed
G-Funk, one of the most iconic sub-genres in hip-hop history, was a defining … Dive In about Anatomy of the Funk: G-Funk Deconstructed
The Hard Reality of Snippet Culture: A Case Study
The way we consume music is ever-changing, becoming easier and quicker as the … Dive In about The Hard Reality of Snippet Culture: A Case Study
Behind Warren G’s Regulate… G Funk Era: Every Sample, Every Collaborator
The ‘G’ in Warren G stands for Griffin, but it might as well be shorthand for “G … Dive In about Behind Warren G’s Regulate… G Funk Era: Every Sample, Every Collaborator
How J. Cole Flourished Under – and Ultimately Outgrew – Jay-Z’s Approach as a Label Head (ROTD 3 Preview)
J. Cole is changing before our very eyes. The infamous “no features”, … Dive In about How J. Cole Flourished Under – and Ultimately Outgrew – Jay-Z’s Approach as a Label Head (ROTD 3 Preview)
How Earl Sweatshirt and Quelle Chris capture the Complexity of Human Existence through Art
Earl Sweatshirt and Quelle Chris use the contrast and inconsistencies in their … Dive In about How Earl Sweatshirt and Quelle Chris capture the Complexity of Human Existence through Art
25 Years of Illmatic: The Producers and Samples that Created a Classic
If 1994 is one of hip hop’s greatest years, then Illmatic is one of the richest … Dive In about 25 Years of Illmatic: The Producers and Samples that Created a Classic
How Curren$y Rose as the King of New Orleans, In His Own Words
Today marks the 38th birthday of New Orleans’ own Curren$y. We celebrate his … Dive In about How Curren$y Rose as the King of New Orleans, In His Own Words
In Conversation: Where Did Solange’s When I Get Home Come From?
We sat down the two biggest Solange fans we have on the Sauce to have a … Dive In about In Conversation: Where Did Solange’s When I Get Home Come From?
How Kanye Made “The College Dropout” – Every Sample, Every Beat
It’s hard to imagine the world without Kanye West, and it’s hard to imagine … Dive In about How Kanye Made “The College Dropout” – Every Sample, Every Beat
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 … Dive In about How Leikeli47, Vince Staples and Frank Ocean Teach Us to Stop Hearing and Start Listening
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 … 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 … Dive In about Unprecedented: Big K.R.I.T.’s Groundbreaking Career as a Dual-Discipline Artist [Beats & Bars]
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Tyler, the Creator’s Personal Evolution: A Lyrical Analysis
Early in his career, Tyler, The Creator gained fame as an innovative producer whose abrasive lyrics leaned heavily on topics like rape, violence, and homophobic slurs - also known as “shock-rap”. But when Tyler’s new album Igor drops later this week, the project will come from a man whose music is nearly unrecognizable when compared to his … Continue Reading... about Tyler, the Creator’s Personal Evolution: A Lyrical Analysis
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
