A series of pieces on the building blocks that comprise your favourite albums. Tackling records both old and new, we dive into the samples and interpolations that underpin the work of legendary producers.
1988 was one of hip hop’s most legendary years. Now, 30 years on, we’re looking back at the records that helped make it a defining chapter in hip hop history.
They’re one of the most iconic crews in hip hop history. It’s been three decades since The Juice Crew peaked, and to pay our respects, we’re breaking down some of their classic solo records.
The advent of the break laid the framework for much of hip hop culture. In this series, we’re looking at some of the most significant break compilations from throughout hip hop history, cataloguing the genre’s most important and influential samples.