G-Funk, one of the most iconic sub-genres in hip-hop history, was a defining chapter in the West Coast’s rise to become the hip-hop powerhouse that we know today. Although G-Funk enjoyed a relatively short-lived golden era, the producers and samples behind the classic West Coast sound remain as influential as ever. Music is never created […]
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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 “producer” and “rapper” like never before – but this DIY movement is no recent phenomenon. We trace the lineage of today’s dual-discipline artists to its origins, over 30 […]
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 sense of this glaring dissonance. As someone who fell in love with rap after buying The Eminem Show in 2002, watching Marshall Mathers tarnish his legacy for […]
Inside Anderson .Paak’s Early Career as Breezy Lovejoy
It may seem like Anderson .Paak has risen to fame overnight, but the stupidly talented singer-rapper-drummer-producer has been on the scene for longer than you think. In his early chapters – years before he went by Anderson .Paak – he had another name. Here’s everything you need to know about the story of Breezy Lovejoy. […]
Anderson .Paak Teases Audiences with Unreleased Music from New Album [Live]
The last album that Dr. Dre produced went double platinum. Will Dre’s magic touch do the same for Anderson .Paak’s highly anticipated major-label debut this year? If this unreleased song that Paak performed is anything to go by, the answer is a definite yes. Anderson .Paak is gearing up for a massive 2018. After the […]
Anderson .Paak Kicks Off New Album with Jaw-Dropping Single [Video]
Anderson .Paak season has officially begun. Considering his straight-up stupid amount of talent and the fact that his forthcoming album is executive produced by Dr. Dre, it’s time go get excited. Here’s .Paak’s new single, “Til It’s Over”. Anderson .Paak is one of the most exciting newcomers in music today, regardless of genre. I’m serious. […]
Watch Anderson .Paak Pay Homage to Dr. Dre in Rare Boiler Room Set
Anderson .Paak puts on one of the most captivating live shows in music today. The smooth-tongued soul king usually performs backed by his band, the Free Nationals – but stepped outside his comfort zone with an intimate set in London to celebrate the release of his grammy-nominated 2016 album “Malibu”. Brandon Paak Anderson, better known […]
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