Is Kanye West Still The Center of Rap’s Universe? Ehhh, Kinda.
Consider this: Kanye West makes headlines too. But unlike Beyonce, he didn’t raise awareness of the black lives matter movement.
Dan Vesper
Dan Vesper
The Life of Pablo: Kanye West
The Life of Pablo, Kanye West's new record will be something special, so Dan Vesper lists out his 20 favorite Yeezy songs in anticipation of the release.
Album Review: Freddie Gibbs – Shadow Of A Doubt
Let there be no doubt (pun intended), that Freddie Gibbs' Shadow Of A Doubt is a tour de force of modern-day gangsta rap. And oh boy is it brilliant.
If History Is Any Guide, 2015’s Best Album Is About To Drop
New albums from Kanye West, Beyoncé, Drake, Frank Ocean, or Rihanna before year's end? Who will it be in 2015? Dan Vesper discusses who could do it.
Forget Taylor Swift and Ryan Adam’s 1989 | The 20 Best Songs of 1989
Tthe 20 Best Songs of 1989, including: Nirvana, Madonna, Janet Jackson, Biz Markie, Skid Row, Bette Midler, 2 Live Crew, Fugazi, B-52's, and Paula Abdul.
Drake and Future – What a Time to Be Alive: How An Amazing Year Has Us All Spoiled Rotten.
Yes. Drake and Future have dropped a mixtape, What a Time to Be Alive. This year in hip hop has been amazing. 2015 has definitely spoiled us.
The 20 Best Albums of 2015 (So Far)
The 20 Best Albums of 2015 according to Dan Vesper and M. Milner with a few albums from Jon including: Kendrick Lamar, Grimes, Drake, Failure, & Tame Impala
Riots, Racism, and Rap: Are You Still Down?
Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, and Drake have all rapped about Tupac's "R U Still Down (Remember Me)" in 2015. What do you think that's all about?
Rap Roundtable: April 2015
Welcome to Rap Roundtable where staff writers, Mickey White and Dan Vesper discuss Earl Sweatshirt, Future, Action Bronson, Father, and Kendrick Lamar.
Kendrick Lamar – The Shape of Rap To Come
Dan Vesper's reviews Kendrick Lamar's unreleased album To Pimp A Butterfly and predicts that it will be as amazing as everyone hopes it will be.