1999’s Internal Affairs thrust underground veteran Pharoahe Monch into the spotlight, imbued with the might of Godzilla and a vocabulary like none other. Twenty years on, we’re looking back at the Organized Konfusion emcee’s classic solo … Dive In about Internal Affairs, 20 Years On: The Return of a Lost Classic
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Why Tekashi 6ix9ine is the Biggest Bust in Rap History
How do you become the laughing stock of the industry after climbing the music charts and inking multi-million dollar publishing deals? More simply, how do you become one of the biggest busts in the history of hip-hop? A look into Tekashi … Dive In about Why Tekashi 6ix9ine is the Biggest Bust in Rap History
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June Spotlight: MIKE’s Tears of Joy
“Essential & Unheard” is a series that highlights awesome music that … Dive In about June Spotlight: MIKE’s Tears of Joy
Black Mirror’s “Ashley Too”: Inside the Dark Dystopia of the Modern Music Industry
Black Mirror’s latest season blends their typical dystopian brand of … Dive In about Black Mirror’s “Ashley Too”: Inside the Dark Dystopia of the Modern Music Industry
Behind Doggystyle: The Singles that made a West Coast Classic
As the sun rotates and his game grows bigger, it’s now become easy to forget … Dive In about Behind Doggystyle: The Singles that made a West Coast Classic
Inside the Allegory of KIDS SEE GHOSTS: Demons, Ghosts, and Self-Transformation
The supernatural themes of Kids See Ghosts morph throughout the album. Kanye … Dive In about Inside the Allegory of KIDS SEE GHOSTS: Demons, Ghosts, and Self-Transformation
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?
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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
