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The fifty greatest rap groups of all time

There's something great about a hip-hop group. From the beginning, it was never intended to be a solo endeavor; rap began in cyphers at block parties, and the first established rappers were components of a collective centered around the more important DJ. Even now that the rapper is the star, it's n ... More >>

Ten essential gangsta rap albums

Many hip-hop fans, those who love rap -- hell, even some rappers -- have an aversion to gangsta rap for its objectionable content. Common named the rise of gangsta rap as one of the many steps in hip-hop's downfall in "I Used to Love H.E.R.," a sentiment that, of course, began a contentious relation ... More >>

Hip-hop's ten most impactful deaths

​Today marks the anniversary of the day that the world lost the greatest rapper of all time. Christopher Wallace's untimely death on March 9, 1997, had a significant impact on the rap game. If Biggie had lived, for instance, his presence would have essentially erased the need for Jay-Z. Unstop ... More >>

Aloe Blacc, Harry Nilsson, Kid Cudi fill our playlists this week

​As people who think about, talk about, listen to and make music, the most common question we encounter is, "What are you listening to right now?" Whether you're looking for recommendations, trying to get a feel for our individual sensibilities, or are just curious, we've compiled a list of al ... More >>

KRS-One

Friday, July 9, Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom, 303-297-1772.

The Roots

Monday, June 2, Fillmore Auditorium, 303-830-8497.

Q&A with Ahmir ?uestlove Thompson of the Roots

Critical Fatwa

Cam’ron

Westword Music Showcase 2005

Attitude Check

Four discs trace the development of the original gangstas.

Redemption Songs

With an album full of freedom, pain and poetry, rapper Mystic proves that girls don't just want to have fun.

KRS-One

The Sneak Attack (Koch)

Father Cube

Ice Cube on child-rearing and Family Values.

Rap Gets Puffy

Sean "Puff Daddy" Combs fathers a return to hip-hop pop.

Our Gangstas

Is gangsta rap getting more profound? Well...no.

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