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Soundcheck Album Preview: Will J.Cole Take Over With 'Cole World'?
posted: September 20, 2011
Jermaine Lamarr Cole, better known as J.Cole, has been hip hop’s best kept secret for years. Ever since Jay-Z signed him to RocNation, we’ve been waiting to hear what all the hype was about. After his…
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Soundcheck: Hot Summer Collabos
posted: August 9, 2011
As the end of summer approaches, so does the last of the hot summer music from hip hop’s finest. The latest batch of all-male mash-ups are comprised of some surprising pair-ups and lots of old…
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Bonnaroo 2011: Day 1… And 2
posted: June 11, 2011
After twenty hours, and what felt like a million miles, we finally made it to Great Stage Park for Bonnaroo. In the morning, we reminisced about the festival kick off, and analyzed the day’s lineup.…
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Soundcheck: Chris Brown Vs. Rihanna 2.0: Battle At BET Awards
posted: May 24, 2011
This year’s BET Awards nominations are in with Chris Brown leading the pack, snagging six nominations, going head to head with his ex, Rihanna in two of the four categories she’s up for. We’re guessing…
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Soundcheck: What’s The Hold Up? How An Album Gets Pushed Back… And Back
posted: May 10, 2011
Nowadays, it’s not uncommon for a label to push back an album’s drop date more than once. Usually, they’re waiting for more hype from fans, better numbers from their promo singles, or just chock it…
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Soundcheck: 'Rolling Papers' Gets High Marks
posted: April 12, 2011
Fans rarely realize that while some new artists seem to shoot to the top overnight, most of them have been at it for years. Hip hop’s current it boy, Wiz Khalifa is no exception. Last…
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