Articles By Ryan Bassil
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We Dug Up Chance the Rapper's Pre-'Acid Rap' Material
He hasn't always been popular, but like nearly every artist who's famous for a reason, he's nearly always been great. Full Story
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The Idiot's Guide to Basic Gig Etiquette
Or, How to Have Fun at a Show Without Being a Total Dick. Full Story
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Lauryn Hill Vs The World
Tax evasion isn't the first time she's tried to take on the system. Full Story
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Dissecting the DNA of Kanye West's 'The College Dropout'
A delve back into the album that rocketed the Louis Vuitton Don to success. Full Story
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The Narrative Guide to Kendrick Lamar’s ‘good kid, m.A.A.d city’
Has anyone ever compiled the narrative bastion of 'GKMC' into an easily-digestible guide? Because we just did. Full Story
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Cracking the Jai Paul Paul Album Leak Conspiracy
There's more to this than a stolen laptop... Full Story
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How to Make Your Shitty Indie Band Successful
Because you don't work for success; it's a natural-born right. Full Story
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The Conspiracy Theorist's Guide to Tyler, the Creator's 'WOLF' Trilogy
Has Tyler penned the most complex concept album series hip-hop has ever seen? Full Story
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Here's Why MissTravel.com Thinks That Music Festivals Make Great First Dates, and Why They're Dead Wrong
Ever had grope-in-the-dark sex in a tent after four days with no shower? Exactly. Full Story
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Akon's Wikipedia Page is Amazing
Akon: Konvict yesterday, totally skeezy cultural entrepreneur today. Full Story