Max Weinstein
This or That? 100s vs. 100X
Before we were treated to the permed-out pimp rap stylings of 100s there was an obscure rap group of out Philly called 100x.
Who Flipped It Better? Nas vs. Blu
Pete Rock's classic sample flip for Nas's 'The World Is Yours' goes up against Exile's beat for Blu's 'Maybe One Day.'
This or That? Rick Ross & MMG vs. 2 Black 2 Strong MMG
What do you think would happen if Rick Ross made a song about burning the American flag? He’d have to mention roasting wings from Wingstop over the fire, right? (Rumor is that as part of his Wingstop ownership deal, he has to mention lemon pepper wings at least once every five songs...
Who Flipped It Better? Wu-Tang vs. Ratking
What does RATKING have in common with Wu-Tang Clan? Other than reppin' for NY it's this Sweet Inspirations sample.
This or That? Big Mike vs. Killer Mike (a.k.a. Mike Bigga)
For the latest 'This or That?' we travel South for a debate that might have helped open eyes in the mid-2000's, when hip-hop at large seemed to think Lil' Jon and D4L were the only Southern artists worth talking about (and s--ting on).
Michael Santiago Render, or Killer Mike, pulled a 'Live At The BBQ' in 2001 when he caught the beat running on OutKast's 'The Whole World,' quickly making a name fo
Who Flipped It Better? Smoke DZA vs. K-Otix
Smoke DZA and K-Otix both use a sample of Gene Harris' 1977 track 'Peace of Mind' in their respective songs. Who Flipped It Better?
This or That? Jaz-O vs. Jay Z
The history of Jay Z and Jaz-O is not only shrouded in but also defined by mystery. Jay himself has often used his mythical beginnings to his advantage: when ‘Reasonable Doubt’ dropped he was shamed for name-checking local drug kingpins, but later on he’d be accused of falsifying his drug dealing history.
Who Flipped It Better? Drake vs. Just Blaze
For our Who Flipped It Better? column this week, The Boombox takes a look at samples used on songs by Drake and Just Blaze.
YG Talks Making ‘My Krazy Life,’ Rap Beef & White Kids Using the N-Word [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]
The man behind 'Toot It And Boot It' and 'My Hitta' talks about the making of his critically-acclaimed album 'My Krazy Life,' sending shots at other rappers and his gangbanging past.
This or That? X Clan vs. Double XX Posse
This week we’re going back to simpler times, when rap groups appeared on television holding staffs and wearing clothes with ankhs on them. We’ll look at two similarly named but divergently minded groups, X Clan and Double XX Posse, to see who stands the test of time. Shout out to X-Mob too.