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It seems Lil B took the opportunity to actually make an artistic statement with his latest release, I'm Gay (I'm Happy). The album's title,...

My motivation isn't linear or recognizable in a quantifiable way," explains Seattle musician and Digable Planets member, Ishmael "Butterfly"...

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It kind of makes sense that the best/worst song on Wiz Khalifa's third studio (first major label) release, Rolling Papers, is Rebecca Black...

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