Mac Miller’s ‘Balloonerism’ Offers a Hazy Sense of Solace
For hardcore fans, the bulk of Balloonerism is nothing new. The songs have not been reinvented or seemingly dabbled with. Instead, the album sounds like outtakes from Miller’s 2013 sophomore effort, ...
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Rap Blog: Lelo has a closetful of designer problems
Rap Blog is a showcase of a standout rap song. Lelo doesn’t seem like someone who’s ever found himself at a loss for words. Whether rapping over frantically clattering instrumentals or ambient puffs ...
Robert Glasper on why young jazz players should break the rules
Playing a multi-night stand in Boston represents an opportunity and a challenge for a musician like Robert Glasper.
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The best new rap mixtapes for snow days
If you're snowed in, or just looking for some of the best new rap mixtapes, throw on these new projects from Wizz Havin, Dani Kiyoko, Lil Shine, and Lil 2 Dow.
How a Failed Basketball Player Made the First Rap Hit of the Year
The N.B.A. washout LiAngelo Ball debuted his track “Tweaker” on a livestream. It’s proving to be much more than a novelty.
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Vector explains why he calls his style of music 'Rapfrobeats'
In a recent interview on Arise News TV, Vector spoke on his new album'Teslim: A Lover Boy PTSD'. In the album, Vector blended ...
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5 Cool Instrumental Passages That Showed Off The Beatles’ Chemistry
But perhaps the most surprising of all the aspects of the song is the instrumental break, which surges from the lilting rhythm of the main section into a kind of stomping beat that’s reminiscent of a ...