| Bad Boy Gone Good: LL Cool J’s ‘Mr. Smith’ at 25 | September 16, 2021 |
With 'Mr. Smith,' life and time rewarded a rapper with arguably the greatest pop instincts of all time.
| The Pick of the Litter: “4, 3, 2, 1” | April 12, 2021 |
Our DMX tribute series kicks off with Nitish Pahwa's examination of an iconic posse cut and DMX's style that would eventually hold the rap world by the throat in the entrance to the new millennium.
| The Weirdest Rap Collaborations Of All-Time | January 16, 2018 |
Joel Biswas swims through the abyss of '90s/early 2000s rap-rock to track down the best (and worst) of the genre.
| Breaking Down the Doors: The Rap Artists Most Likely to Join the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame | November 8, 2016 |
Nitish Pahwa looks at some of the rappers and rap groups most likely to make the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
| Spring Mix – Has-Lo | May 28, 2014 |
Has-Lo is hordeable, sportable, and totally affordable Spring is my favorite time of year. It’s not as hot as summer. Not as brutally cold as winter. Full of anticipation. Everything spreads out in front of us, waiting to be experienced. Once it got warm, you know school is coming to a close for the year. […]
| Wanted: L.L. Cool for Killing “Ratchet” (2004-2012) | October 8, 2012 |
Max Bell is LL Cool J’s grandson. You may or may not say no to ratchet pussy. It’s no secret that Juicy J can’t. He doesn’t apologize for it. He has no qualms with all that comes with the cheek clapping. He pops bands and revels in the ratchet On the flip side, LL Cool […]
