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‘The Darker The Shadow The Brighter The Light’: Behind The Streets’ New Album
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‘The Darker The Shadow The Brighter The Light’: Behind The Streets’ New Album

The Streets’ long-awaited sixth album, ‘The Darker The Shadow The Brighter The Light’, sees Mike Skinner’s storytelling go full-on cinematic.

Best 90s Albums: 30 Essential Records That Defined The Decade
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Best 90s Albums: 30 Essential Records That Defined The Decade

Summing up one of music’s most fondly-remembered eras, the best 90s albums define a puzzling decade that rewrote the rulebook for music.

Best Sugar Hill Records Songs: 10 Classics From The Label That Built Hip-Hop
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Best Sugar Hill Records Songs: 10 Classics From The Label That Built Hip-Hop

Introducing hip-hop to the mainstream, the best Sugar Hill Records songs proved rap could sell, and they still get the party started today.

‘Press Play’: The Story Behind Diddy’s Button-Pushing Fourth Album
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‘Press Play’: The Story Behind Diddy’s Button-Pushing Fourth Album

Dazzlingly ambitious and musically astute, Diddy’s fourth album, Press Play, totally reinvigorated his presence among hip-hop’s elite.

‘Swimming’: How Mac Miller’s Fifth Album Plumbed The Depths Of His Psyche
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‘Swimming’: How Mac Miller’s Fifth Album Plumbed The Depths Of His Psyche

Showcasing his growth as an artist, Mac Miller’s fifth album, ‘Swimming’, saw the rapper dive deep into introspection and vulnerability.

Best Lil’ Kim Songs: 10 Hardcore Hip-Hop Classics From The Queen Bee

Best Lil’ Kim Songs: 10 Hardcore Hip-Hop Classics From The Queen Bee

Provocative and pioneering, the best Lil’ Kim songs celebrated sex positivity and pushed against limitations on women in hip-hop.

Best Bad Boy Records Artists: 10 Legendary 90s Hip-Hop And R&B Stars

Best Bad Boy Records Artists: 10 Legendary 90s Hip-Hop And R&B Stars

From street-smart wordsmiths to soul starlets, the best Bad Boy Records artists are innovators who shaped the sound of a generation.

Best Missy Elliott Songs: 10 Hip-Hop Classics To Get Ur Freak On To
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Best Missy Elliott Songs: 10 Hip-Hop Classics To Get Ur Freak On To

Collapsing genres and showcasing an absurdist humour, the best Missy Elliott songs changed the game for hip-hop and pop music.

‘Hard Core’: How Lil’ Kim’s Debut Album Changed The Game For Female Rappers
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‘Hard Core’: How Lil’ Kim’s Debut Album Changed The Game For Female Rappers

Breaking all the rules, Lil’ Kim’s debut album, ‘Hard Core’, was as explicit as promised – but it also redefined women’s role in hip-hop.

‘The Coming’: How Busta Rhymes’ Debut Album Foresaw The Apocalypse
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‘The Coming’: How Busta Rhymes’ Debut Album Foresaw The Apocalypse

With manic energy, Busta Rhymes’ debut album, ‘The Coming’, marked the arrival of one of hip-hop’s most unique and charismatic voices.

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