
‘It’s Dark and Hell is Hot’: 25 Year Anniversary
DMX’s debut album introduced us to rap’s most complicated anti-hero.




It’s Beginning to Sound A Lot Like Christmas
Classic holiday tunes make the season bright.

Yeah Yeah Yeahs: Grunge to Glitz
The band’s evolution in sound can also be seen in their music videos.

Born to Rage Against Them
The incredible force and raw power of ‘Rage Against The Machine’ redefined political activism and rock ‘n roll.

You Had to Be There: Chromatica Ball
The stadium was bouncing when Lady Gaga hit the stage, and it didn’t quit for two hours of a passionate performance.

Rap Kumite 1
In the final Rap Kumite, an extraterrestrial from ATL takes on Brooklyn’s finest for the number 1 spot.

I Believed in You
The Let Down: Earlier this week, it came to light that Win Butler, Arcade Fire frontman, was accused of sexual assault.


They Gave Me a Fever
Yeah Yeah Yeahs infectious debut studio album, Fever to Tell, hit me hard.



Rap Kumite 5
Kung-Fu Kenny brings his fists of fury to a dank basement in Detroit to battle Slim Shady.




Rap Kumite 9
It’s the Wu-Tang master of the liquid sword vs. the king of avant-garde underground rap.

Rap Kumite 10
In a battle between “rhyme sayers”, indie-hop legends Evidence and Slug go head-to-head.