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Everyone knows at least one person in their circle that aspires to be a rapper. Can't say we blame them, the hip-hop movement is easy to get swept up in. For at least a generation, rappers have set the trends of urban music, even for R&B crooners. Ju...

Although she may have been working in the music industry since the mid-'90s, the first time many of us laid eyes on Alicia Keys was in her 2001 video for 'Fallin'.' Dressed casually with her hair in braids, the New York City native dazzled everyone with her talent...

Alicia Keys is by far one of the best R&B artists to emerge over the last few decades. Winning over 100 awards, selling millions of albums and singles and packing concert venues around the world, the New York City native has made quite a name for herself. ...

With 4/20 being the smoker's holiday, and with so many rap songs about that special girl Mary Jane, its only right that TheDrop.fm create a soundtrack for those that love to engage in puffing on that sticky green -- and well, in some cases, purple...

Last year, there was a surge of major record label signings within the rap scene in Chicago. The hip-hop action there directed everyone's attention towards the Windy City. From the likes of Chief Keef and King L, both who have been sparking buzz, to veteran rappers including Common and Lupe Fiasco, TheDrop...

Wale has always been proud of his hometown of Washington, D.C. The rapper is known for bringing the city's soul to his music with go-go inspired beats and shouting out a plethora of popular D.C. establishments. From the Love club where so many historic parties have been held to the popular laid-back artsy vibe of Busboys and Poets, the city is known for great happenings.

Rappers love to floss their materialistic wares on their album covers whether it be cars, jewelry or mansions. Occasionally, they also choose to pose next to a ferocious animal for the cover shoot, possibly as a way to showcase their masculinity or power...

R&B and hip-hop lyrics have always excited the people -- but not always in a good way. Every once in a while, an artist will release a track that causes an onset of attacks from bloggers, critics and even social justice groups. As a result, the singers or rappers are faced with boycotts and removed from the radio.

Hip-hop may have been born in the Bronx but it found its swag in Brooklyn.

This year has already proven to be memorable in music and we're only three full months in. Thus far, there's a comeback from R&B veteran Justin Timberlake, who came out of nowhere and answered our long-awaited requests with a new album. Then there's Beyonce, who made headlines -- both good and bad -- for her controversial song 'Bow Down/I Been On.' The singer is showing a return to her Houston