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Out This Week: Beastie Boys, Elusive, Has-Lo, Hail Mary Mallon, more

A number of notable releases this week, including Beastie Boys’ return, Has-Lo’s newest effort and Aesop Rock, Rob Sonic and DJ Big Wiz’s debut as Hail Mary Mallon.

You Need This Music: Mello Music Group, AZ, Dj Deadeye, Miles Jones & Shad, Termanology

A recap of must-hear tunes from Mello Music Group, AZ, Miles Jones & Shad and Termanology.

Eight Years: A History of Hip Hop During The War In Iraq

A look at the albums that have dropped since the U.S. began military operations in Iraq on March 20, 2003.

Fashion Friday: Japan Relief, SB Dunks, Marvel x Stussy, More

A look at one of many Japanese relief projects, some fresh SB Drunks, a Cormega x RAW collaboration and the forthcoming line from Marvel Comics x Stussy.

Midwest Marauders: Steddy P and Prof

We catch up with Prof and Steddy P to talk touring, music and influences.

Fashion Friday: Rocksmith x Wu-Tang

If you don’t like the Wu-Tang Clan, hit the X in the upper-right corner right now, because this is an all-Wu edition of Fashion Friday. Wu-Tang was not only one of the best groups of the 90s, providing a launching pad to a few of hip hops biggest stars, but the nine-piece group has become [...]

On The Radar: KRS-One & Showbiz, Lewis Parker, Saigon, Verbal Kent, Kooley High

Quick and dirty reviews for five great releases.

9 Reasons Why All Southern Rap Doesn’t Suck

A run-down of 9 of the best MCs and rap groups repping the dirty south — that’s right, there is good music coming from down there

Forget Your MPC: The 10 Best Beat Box Videos On The Internet

Been looking for some inspiration to step your beat box game up? Check out these videos and look no further

An MC on Accident: Kalae All Day Interview

Kalae explains her accidental donning of the title MC and how her career has progressed from a single conversation on the streets of Harlem