Hip Hop’s Relationship with Basketball
Rap or go to the league—a look inside the crossover between music and American sports.
Category: Editorials
What Was So Special About Max B?
As many struggled to learn the new algorithms and methods, one rapper stood out amongst a tide of individuals and created his own wave–Harlem’s own silver surfer, Max B.
10 Years of ‘Good Kid, M.A.A.D City’: Hip Hop’s Greatest Motion Picture
Celebrating the 10-year anniversary of Kendrick Lamar’s classic Compton Bible.
The Beauty of Hip Hop’s Blog Era
An insight into what made the blog era so iconic for hip hop’s golden decade.
070 Shake’s ‘You Can’t Kill Me’: Track-by-Track Breakdown
A track-by-track breakdown of 070 Shake’s sophomore album, ‘You Can’t Kill Me’.
5 Essential Underground UK Hip Hop Albums
An introductory dive into five UK hip hop albums from the underground that you must know.
Dissecting “Lesley” by Dave
Dave’s masterpiece is one to be looked at as a classic for years to come. We take a deep dive into the track and dissect it verse by verse.
Skepta Albums: Ranked
The Tottenham king’s discography ranked worst to best.
25 Years Later: Reflecting on 2Pac’s ‘The 7 Day Theory’
Celebrating 25 years of 2Pac’s final album recorded during his lifetime, ‘The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory’.
10 Years Later: Reflecting on Lowkey’s ‘Soundtrack to the Struggle’
For its ten-year anniversary, Mic Cheque break down the music and legacy of the British hip hop classic, Lowkey’s ‘Soundtrack to the Struggle’.
Kano Albums: Ranked
Ranking Kano’s studio albums from worst to best.
10 Years Later: Reflecting on Jay-Z & Kanye West’s ‘Watch the Throne’
For its 10-year anniversary, we reflect on the impact and quality of Jay-Z and Kanye West’s ‘Watch the Throne’.
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