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The Best Hip-Hop Albums/Mixtapes of 2010

The Best Hip-Hop Albums/Mixtapes of 2010

Epic, sleek, weed rap, emo, sociopolitical, gangsta, or house party? In which direction will hip-hop go? 2010 was a year for all of the above.

The 70 Best Albums of 2010

The 70 Best Albums of 2010

2010's best albums are highlighted by the emergence of a future superstar, two veteran and virtuoso rappers, and a Dream Team of indie bands releasing career peaks.

The 60 Best Songs of 2010

The 60 Best Songs of 2010

Journey back to 2010 for 60 slices of musical greatness highlighted by one of the most delightful expletive-ridden hits in pop music history.

Hiding in Plain Sight: The Curious Legacy of Outkast

Hiding in Plain Sight: The Curious Legacy of Outkast

When it comes to hip-hop, everyone remembers who kicked down the front door -- but no one remembers who opened the windows.
Governors Ball 2016: Beck and the Strokes Deliver the Classics

Governors Ball 2016: Beck and the Strokes Deliver the Classics

The most intriguing moment of the opening day to Governors Ball came during an organ-only ballad from the Strokes.
Counterbalance: Outkast’s ‘Stankonia’

Counterbalance: Outkast’s ‘Stankonia’

Ain't nobody as dope as the 124th most acclaimed album of all time, so fresh and so clean. It loves it when you stare at it. A hip-hop game changer is this week's Counterbalance. Break!

The Return of Sir Lucious Left Foot: Big Boi on World Domination

Big Boi: Vicious Lies & Dangerous Rumors (take one)

Big Boi: Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors (take two)

Critical Watchdog: Handicapping the 2012 “Album of the Year” Lists

Big Boi – “Mama Told Me” feat. Kelly Rowland (lyric video)

Possible Grammy Nominees for Album of the Year?