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As the long weekend approaches its end, why not unwind to some throwback radio? Because let's face it, while time keeps pushing forward, sometimes it's necessary, if not highly-recommended, to look back and listen to the classics.

Phrenology (2002)

• Released under Geffen and MCA Records, the album represented another critically-acclaimed collective from the already-decorated rap group The Roots. The album showcased the band's iconic Hip-hop and neo-soul blend, which imminently garnered not only nationwide success, but universal as well. With hit-singles such as “Break You Off” and “The Seed (2.0)”, critics praised the the album for its lyrical themes as well as new musica

Knxwledge looks to keep fanning the flame as he drops his latest project.

Making a name for himself as one-half of the duo, NxWorries, alongside Anderson .Paak, fans and critics alike marveled at the almost ethereal sounds produced by the Los Angeles beat-smith on their recently-released LP, Yes Lawd!

However, with merely two months since the collaborative project released, Knxwledge is keeping the fire burning with his newest solo project entitled his “WT.PRT10_” beat-tape.

The collective features nine new tracks, which also features remixes from the likes of Vince Staples and his take on the track, “Senorita”, as well as DJ Scream's imprint on “Lit,” which also boasts a guest appearances from 21 Savage

There's definitely a lot to be thankful for, and Lil Durk's They Forgot mixtape, released just yesterday, is one of them.

True to his word, the young Chicago emcee made sure he'd pull through over the holiday weekend by dropping his highly-anticipated project, which comes in the form of a fourteen-track collective, which features a multitude of guest appearances, including 21 Savage, Lil Reese, Meek Mill, Dej Loaf, BJ The Chicago Kid, and much more.

Adding onto this, the mixtape asserts its grit and steel production from the likes of Young Chop, C-Sick, London On Da Track, Kid Wonder, just to name a few.

Two singles were pre-released prior the projects release date, “Baller” and “Shooter2X”, with the la

The name Hi Tone may not be widely recognized outside of his home state of California, but that’s about to change. After his recent appearance on Sway In The Morning, a well-attended Los Angeles premiere of his documentary, No Xanax Needed, and subsequent album of the same name, the Covina, California native is on his way to making his musical dreams come true. In fact, they already have. Since he was young, all he ever wanted to do was make music for a living and share it with the world. In Part I of the Hi Tone interview, he talks about growing up in Covina, Sway In The Morning and his struggles with addiction. Check out the documentary below.

RAPstation (Kyle Eustice): How did growing up in a small town outside

“Snoop is reborn, a gangsta rap granddaddy in recline,” reads Entertainment Weekly's review on Snoop Dogg's sixth studio album

On this day, Hip-hop witnessed it's great grand uncle come home after a two-year leave. Distributed under Priority and Capitol Records whilst brandishing his own Doggystyle Imprint, Paid The Cost To Be Da Boss, garnered commercial success, debuting at #12 on the Billboard 200, and eventually attaining platinum status, selling over one million copies nationwide.

The album is best known for spawning two hit-singles adding onto the Doggfather's critically-acclaimed repertoire. It's lead single “From the Chuuch to da Palace”, as well as it's second rele

Hip-hop prepares to see the long-speculated reunion from the Living Legends—Murs , Luckyiam, Eligh, The Grouch, Sunspot Jonz, Bicasso, Scarub, and Aesop—as they gather for their 10^th annual Holiday season tour.

In a conversation with HipHopDx, the rap icons shared a common enthusiasm regarding their upcoming get-together. “It had been a while since the Legends got together and Grouch got us to do a reunion tour,” mentioned Sunspot, “I'm always down to with my brothers and the time seemed right so I agreed to rock, and the rest will be history.”

“As far as I know, this was The Grouch's idea,” relayed Luckyiam. “It's the perfect time to do it. 2016 has been such a trash year