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3 Feet High and Rising: A Tale of the Birth of an MC
The complexity and charm of De La Soul's debut
by R-SON the Voice of Reason
The Beguiling Escapism of Will Oldham's 7-Inch 'West Palm Beach'/'Gulf Shores'
The greatness of two Palace tracks from 1994
by Gabe McDonough
The Vulnerability and Old-School Soul of Amy Winehouse's Frank
And how it influenced my own music
by Whitney McClain
The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill: Modern Gospel to a Preacher's Son
Her words are still echoed like scripture
by Jac Ross
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The High Art of Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly
Every hood personified in music, lyric and soul
by Tarriona 'Tank' Ball
How Maluma Shaped My View of Songwriting and the Music Business
'La Temperatura' was a catalyst in my life and career
by Fabrizio Moreira
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What Was Your First Sigur Rós Moment? Be Honest
For me, it was the gut-punch ending of Vanilla Sky
by Chris Clark
How Hip-Hop Changed My View on Creativity
Learn to use what's available, and make it yours
by Olaf van Gerwen
How the Who's 'Won't Get Fooled Again' Changed My Life
A summer night that illuminated the road ahead
by Alec Stern
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