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Ice Cube’s ‘Death Certificate’ Soundtracked the Rodney King Era
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Ice Cube’s ‘Death Certificate’ Soundtracked the Rodney King Era

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 / 19 June 2020

It was during the period between the Rodney King beating and subsequent court verdict that Ice Cube cut Death Certificate, a chilling glimpse into the anger and frustration South Central Los Angelinos were feeling.

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Guns N’ Roses Crush Coachella to Reclaim Rock Crown

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 / 9 May 2016
‘Straight Outta Compton’ and the Cyclical Nature of Hollywood: An Interview With Bill Straus
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‘Straight Outta Compton’ and the Cyclical Nature of Hollywood: An Interview With Bill Straus

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 / 8 September 2015
Straight Outta Compton is one of the biggest movies of 2015, and Bill Straus, who got his start as a production assistant on Boyz n the Hood, was essential to making it happen. He shares his journey here.
Dr. Dre: Compton (take 2)
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Dr. Dre: Compton (take 2)

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 / 19 August 2015
After 15 years of largely playing mentor to developing artists, Dr. Dre makes a triumphant 11th hour solo return.
Dr. Dre: Compton
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Dr. Dre: Compton

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 / 17 August 2015
A rapper/producer that started in the '80s raps and produces a surprisingly good album three decades later.
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The 10 Greatest Lyricists in Hip-Hop

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 / 23 January 2013
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Counterbalance No. 109: N.W.A’s ‘Straight Outta Compton’

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 / 7 December 2012
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High Art or Hood Film: John Singleton’s ‘Boyz n the Hood’

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 / 8 August 2012
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Holmes: Covers

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 / 23 January 2012
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Hip-Hop’s Laboratory of Language

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 / 17 November 2010
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Keeping It Real: Dreams, Mind-Alteration, & Misperception in Hip-Hop

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 / 26 September 2010
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Hip-Hop Storytellers: The Heist Motif

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 / 18 August 2010