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It's frustrating trying to explain J. Dilla's legacy. The biggest frustration in introducing people to him is in trying to get them to appreciate his work without invoking (consciously or otherwise) any sort of sentimentality -- a challenge amplified by his death. ...Questlove Explains Why J Dilla... (original story)
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If you polled random rap fans on their dream collaborators, I'd bet my last pink hoodie that Killa Cam and Mac Miller would't get any mentions. But that's not stopping the odd couple from proceeding with a collaboration anyway. The pair will try to build on what they initiated on the Big Jerm-produc... (original story)
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Here they are, the best-selling hip-hop albums for the week ending February 12, 2012. It's the same lineup from last week, pretty much. Drake keeps his grip on numero uno. The Throne has now been watched one point three million times. Tha Carter IV is a hair away from double-platinum. Peep game. 1.... (original story)
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Rapindustry.com recently caught up with the urban petite they call Skin Diamond to see what she's all about..CHECK HER OUT HERE (original story)
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Kanye West won more Grammys from his couch than any other artist last night. West scored in every hip-hop category, including Best Rap Album for My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy and Best Rap Performance for "Otis" with Jay-Z, also a no-show at the 54th Grammys. Not every rapper shared Yeezy's fort... (original story)
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Big L left us thirteen years ago on this date. He's generally counted among the greatest, despite a thin catalog and a career cut short by tragedy. L was an unfulfilled gem who displayed lyrical wizardry on songs like "MVP" and the wildly cherished "Ebonics," though he never matched the successes of... (original story)
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If you watched the 54th Grammys you were part of the second largest audience in Grammy history. Many tuned in to see winners announced; I watched strictly for the sophisticated bow-ties. Here's my play by play recap of the 2012 Grammys. Good luck to you and your brain cells. ...Liveblogging the ... (original story)
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Truth & Soul is proud to present another stellar set of covers from El Michels Affair. This time EMA have paid tribute to one of the greatest American composers of the 20th century, Isaac Hayes, a.k.a The Black Moses.Side A is re-interpolation of Run Fay Run, the chase theme from Isaac Hayes soundtr... (original story)
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Nicki Minaj's "Stupid Hoe" music video is officially too hot for teevee. BET has banned the Hype Williams-directed clip from its music programming. A rep who spoke to TMZ wouldn't go into specifics but confirmed that the channel will not be airing it. Other sources cited inflammatory language and e... (original story)
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Winning Winter is the fifth full-length album from Educated Consumers. After years of being labeled as the most slept on crew in indie-rap, Seez Mics and Jay Bombbeat tell us they have created the perfect sound track for your annual hibernation. The duo's signature style of sample-based beats and in... (original story)