HipHopDX Editorials
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Today's Mathematics: How Hip Hop Measures Commercial Success
Editorialsposted 4 months ago
Sales have been declining for over a decade, and the concepts of gold and platinum are over 55 years old. It's time to change how commercial success is measured in Hip Hop.
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The People's Choice: A View Of Inauguration 2013 From The Ground
Editorialsposted 4 months ago
At President Obama's second Inauguration at the National Mall, Hip Hop fans and supporters alike shared the unifying theme of celebrating a President that represented them.
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Rhyme & Reason: Hip Hop's Curious Relationship With President Barack Obama
Editorialsposted 4 months ago
Through the first four years some rappers have publicly supported President Obama and his position on issues, others have found reason to be critical of the man in office.
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Unplugged: The Impact Of Hip Hop Based Reality Shows
Editorialsposted 5 months ago
The impact of shows like "Love & Hip Hop Atlanta" raise valid concerns about the representation of Hip Hop and the possible exploitation of the show's participating artists.
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The Most Anticipated Albums Of 2013
Editorialsposted 5 months ago
As we flip the calendar, Earl Sweatshirt, Goodie Mob, Pusha T and 50 Cent highlight a list of albums we're excited to hear in 2013.
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Infographic - Precious Medals: The 2012 Hip Hop Gold & Platinum Plaques
Editorialsposted 5 months ago
From Nicki Minaj, Tyga and Flo Rida leading the overall top sellers and strong showings from Kendrick Lamar and 2 Chainz, HipHopDX breaks down the artists who pulled in plaques this year.
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Top Artists To Watch For In 2013
Editorialsposted 5 months ago
With 2013 starting, HipHopDX picks A$AP Ferg, Cities Aviv, Vinny Cha$e, and Johaz as artists to blow up in the coming year.
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HipHopDX's Top 10 Mixtapes Of 2012
Editorialsposted 5 months ago
Emcees and producers crafted great mixtapes this year. HipHopDX takes a closer look at our staff's Top 10 list, with some honorable mentions as well.
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The Most Important Free Albums Of 2012
Editorialsposted 5 months ago
HipHopDX talks the most important free albums of 2012, including Curren$y & Harry Fraud's "Cigarette Boats," two Action Bronson projects and more.
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The Most Important Producers Of 2012
Editorialsposted 5 months ago
We weigh in on the most important producers of 2012, from Harry Fraud to Alchemist and more.
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The Top 10 Most Popular Singles Of 2012
Editorialsposted 5 months ago
The top singles most popular singles of 2012 include hits from Common, Kendrick Lamar, Kanye West, DJ Khaled, and much more.
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Albums We Loved (And You Hated) In 2012
Editorialsposted 5 months ago
From Maybach Music Group to Nicki Minaj, we pick five albums that HipHopDX favorably reviewed, while our readers did not.
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The Most Important Mixtapes Of 2012
Editorialsposted 5 months ago
HipHopDX breaks down the most important mixtapes of 2012, including picks from Joey Bada$$, Big K.R.I.T., Meek Mill, and more.
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Albums You Loved (And We Hated) In 2012
Editorialsposted 5 months ago
From 50 Cent to Odd Future, we break down in Year End how five albums didn't make the cut on HipHopDX, but our readers begged to differ.
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Albums We Missed in 2012
Editorialsposted 5 months ago
It's hard to review every album, so HipHopDX catches up on reviews for Chino XL's "RICANstruction," Ka's "Grief Pedigree" and Nacho Picasso & Blue Sky Black Death's "Exalted," plus more.
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HipHopDX's Top 25 Albums Of 2012
Editorialsposted 5 months ago
From Kendrick Lamar to Roc Marciano, Big Boi to Rapsody, Lupe Fiasco to ScHoolboy Q, HipHopDX presents our annual list of must-haves from the closing year.
