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Review

Music Features

Unpacking hip-hop's sprawl in 2024's most eclectic release date

July 3, 2024 • Megan Thee Stallion's post-traumatic reset, a left-field Lil Yachty collab, the raunchy return of cupcaKKe: June 28 delivered a truckload of major albums, and a portrait of modern rap's main tension.

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All Songs Considered

Heat Check: Underrated And Elevating

June 30, 2020 • Whether stealthy rotation faves or creatives re-introducing themselves, this week's Heat Check head-nods the musical stalwarts who deserve flowers mid-climb.