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Chilly Gonzales Talks Big Sean’s Dark Sky Paradise

By Chilly Gonzales | March 2, 2015

Chilly Gonzales Talks Big Sean’s Dark Sky Paradise

Who is Big Sean? Is he a “heel” or is he a "face”? Maybe the gifted Detroit rapper's new album reveals what makes this guy tick.

Jana Hunter (Lower Dens) Talks Future Brown’s Future Brown

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By Jana Hunter | February 26, 2015

Jana Hunter (Lower Dens) Talks Future Brown’s Future Brown

Future Brown bring disparate sounds and people together on their pristine, powerful debut.

Lyrics Born Talks Sisqo’s The Last Dragon

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By Lyrics Born | February 11, 2015

Lyrics Born Talks Sisqo’s The Last Dragon

The Dru Hill singer's latest album re-establishes his cred as a vocal virtuoso with killer pipes and a sly wit.

Amelia Meath (Sylvan Esso, Mountain Man) Talks Nicki Minaj’s The Pinkprint

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By Amelia Meath | December 19, 2014

Amelia Meath (Sylvan Esso, Mountain Man) Talks Nicki Minaj’s The Pinkprint

Who is the real Nicki Minaj? And does her new album reveal the answer? Sylvan Esso's singer gets to the bottom of it… or tries to.

Lou Reed Talks Kanye West’s Yeezus

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By Lou Reed | September 3, 2014

Lou Reed Talks Kanye West’s Yeezus

They are certified legends. And they also write for Talkhouse.

Rafiq Bhatia (Son Lux) Talks Shabazz Palaces’ Lèse Majésty

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By Rafiq Bhatia | July 29, 2014

Rafiq Bhatia (Son Lux) Talks Shabazz Palaces’ Lèse Majésty

Can phantasmagorical hip-hop unseat oligarchs and führers? Son Lux's guitarist phantasmagorically explores this intriguing idea.

Talib Kweli Talks Ab-Soul’s These Days…

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By Talib Kweli | June 26, 2014

Talib Kweli Talks Ab-Soul’s These Days…

Every once in a while a hip-hop collective takes the world by storm and reminds us that power does indeed come in numbers. I recall how DMX, Eve...

Aaron Beam (Red Fang) Talks 50 Cent’s Animal Ambition

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By Aaron Beam | June 11, 2014

Aaron Beam (Red Fang) Talks 50 Cent’s Animal Ambition

In 2003, 50 Cent burst into the mainstream with his hugely successful hit song, "In da Club" from his massively popular debut album...

Andy Hull (Manchester Orchestra) Talks Schoolboy Q’s Oxymoron

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By Andy Hull | March 3, 2014

Andy Hull (Manchester Orchestra) Talks Schoolboy Q’s Oxymoron

This is the type of hip-hop that can make you feel invincible. It makes you drive a little faster, scowl a little harder, move your head...

John Gourley (Portugal. The Man) Talks Eminem’s The Marshall Mathers LP 2

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By John Gourley | November 12, 2013

John Gourley (Portugal. The Man) Talks Eminem’s The Marshall Mathers LP 2

In 1999 in Wasilla, Alaska, there wasn't a lot going on. I was dropping out of my senior year in high school, working shitty jobs and partying with...