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Fresh Out the Kitchen

  • Jesus Is King Sunday Service Kanye West Film
    Sampled Their Provisions: The Sonic Palette of ‘Jesus Is King’

  • Bryce Vine & Gunna Rock the House at USF Homecoming

  • JID biography
    The Rise of J.I.D: from Never Had Shit to Rollie on the Wrist

  • every JID interview
    J.I.D: Every Interview He’s Ever Given, Catalogued and Summarized


Featured Sauce

Internal Affairs, 20 Years On: The Return of a Lost Classic

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

6ix9ine is the Biggest Bust in Rap History

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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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

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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

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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?

By the Numbers

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Tyler, the Creator’s Personal Evolution: A Lyrical Analysis

By Ben Carter

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

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The Grammys are Statistically Biased and Hip-Hop Doesn’t Need Them

By Ben Carter

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

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HipHopNumbers: Future’s Love of Lean, Drake’s Social Silence, Missy’s Musicianship, & more

By Ben Carter

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

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HipHopNumbers: Hip-Hop is the New Pop, Lil Wayne’s 2018 Pussy Resurgence, & More

By Ben Carter

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

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Why We Like It: DirtyBackPack’s “Get Out of Town” Ft. Curly Chuck

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Why We Like It: Nug Life’s “Long Flights” Ft. Issa Gold

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Why We Like It: Darrell Simms’ “Miracles”

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Why We Like It: Lakna’s “Shelter”

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Why We Like It: NATALYA’s “Not My Season”

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Why We Like It: Lady Sanity’s “Trappin”

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