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Common Releases "Open Letter" Remix
posted: April 16, 2013
Let me promise right here and now that this is the last time we feature the “Open Letter” beat unless a chart-topping artist decides to release a remix. It’s a great beat and solid idea,…
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Soundcheck: Rock The Bells Recap
posted: August 21, 2012
Guerilla Union kicked off their 9th Annual ˜Rock The Bells’ Festival in San Bernardino, Calif. The two-day event attracted thousands of hip-hop fans to three stages featuring an eclectic mix of headliners, up-and-comers, and old-school…
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Soundcheck: Grammy Rap-Up: Whitney, Nicki, and Adele
posted: February 14, 2012
This year’s usual GRAMMY festivities were obviously overshadowed by the shocking passing of Whitney Houston. Unable to ignore the noticeably solemn sense in the room, LL Cool J opened the night with a heartfelt prayer…
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New Year, New Music
posted: January 17, 2012
A new year means new music from some of hip hop’s biggest names. Now that 2012 is finally here, we’re seeing the first round of release dates roll out, and we’re expecting big things from…
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Soundcheck: Hot New Hip-Hop
posted: November 8, 2011
As we eagerly await the last batch of big albums to drop before year’s end, a steady stream of singles have been coming out of the woodwork. With some unexpected mash-ups, album teasers and repeat…
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Soundcheck: Fall Music Preview
posted: October 4, 2011
As the warm weather fades away and summer comes to a close, there’s still one thing to look forward to; a new season meansnew music. Now that J. Cole has dropped Cole World: The Sideline…
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