Best Streets Songs: 20 Classics That Pushed Things Forward
From pioneering grime cuts to unlikely emotive ballads, the best The Streets songs gave UK hip-hop the identity it had long been in search of.
Best Notorious B.I.G. Songs: 20 Larger-Than-Life Hip-Hop Classics
The best Notorious B.I.G. songs threw down the gauntlet for all rappers to follow, while ensuring Biggie’s status as Brooklyn’s finest.
‘Demon Days’: Behind Gorillaz’s Monstrously Good Second Album
Damon Albarn’s cartoon collective scored a massive hit with their second album, ‘Demon Days’ – though its pop hooks hid a dark underbelly.
Return Of The Mack: How Mark Morrison Got In The Game
With his debut album, ‘Return Of The Mack’, Mark Morrison brought a UK swagger to the US-dominated hip-hop and R&B scenes.
‘The Hardest Way To Make An Easy Living’: The Streets’ Battle With Fame
In the wake of huge success, ‘The Hardest Way To Make An Easy Living’ found The Streets’ Mike Skinner tackling the corrosive effects of fame.
Duets: The Final Chapter: An Unusual Part Of The Biggie Story
Combining unheard material with guest appearances, The Notorious B.I.G.’s ‘Duets: The Final Chapter’ was not a typical posthumous album.
Fit But You Know It: Why The Streets’ Classic Is “About An Eight Or A Nine”
A perfect mix of storytelling and songwriting, The Streets’ ‘Fit But You Know It’ draws you into Mike Skinner’s world with wit and emotion.
The Streets: Mike Skinner’s “Cult Classic, Not Best Seller” Legacy
With a natural wit and ear for everyday language, Birmingham MC Mike Skinner, aka The Streets, has been the voice of real-life Britain for two decades.
Best Grime Songs You’ve Never Heard: 5 Tracks That Deserve Props
Starting as a UK movement, grime has become a global force. Everyone knows the best grime songs – here are five lesser-known gems.
Notorious B.I.G. Tributes: 10 Modern-Day Shout-Outs To Hip-Hop’s Best Rapper
From sampling his voice to interpolating his flow, these Notorious B.I.G. tributes show why the late MC remains hip-hop’s finest.
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