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25 Years Later: Tony! Toni! Tone!, 'The Revival' Album
Twenty-five years ago, Tony! Toni! Tone! released a stellar sophomore album that was anything but a slump. 'The Revival' proved their songwriting skills and hitmaking abilities, bringing them to the top of the Billboard charts.
25 Years Later: A Tribe Called Quest's 'People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm' Album Still Holds Weight
On the 25th anniversary of A Tribe Called Quest's debut album, 'People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm,' we take a look back at the project and its impact.
Tony Yayo Gives Details on 'El Chapo 3' Mixtape & New Album, Reflects on 'Thoughts of a Predicate Felon' Success
Tony Yayo sits down with The Boombox to give details on his forthcoming mixtape, 'El Chapo 3,' and his sophomore album. Before the 10-year anniversary of his debut LP, 'Thoughts of a Predicate Felon,' hits, the rapper also reflects on its success.
Public Enemy's 'Brothers Gonna Work It Out' Is an Underrated Black Liberation Anthem
Twenty-five years ago, Public Enemy debuted their third studio album, 'Fear of a Black Planet,' which featured the underrated black liberation anthem, "Brothers Gonna Work It Out." The song is as important today as it was then. We revisit the track and its place in today's landscape.
Ludacris Proves 'Ludaversal' Is the Real Deal at New York Listening Session
Ludacris previews his new album 'Ludaversal' for critics and fans at a listening session in New York.
Lloyd Banks Gives Details on 'The Cold Corner 3' Mixtape, Fourth Solo Album [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]
Lloyd Banks sits down with The Boombox to give details on his forthcoming 'The Cold Corner 3' mixtape and his fourth solo album.
Love Doctor Analyzes Nicki Minaj & Meek Mill Relationship [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]
We enlisted relationship expert Dr. Terri Orbuch, also known as "The Love Doctor," to get to the bottom of the relationship between Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill.
Kendrick Lamar, 'To Pimp a Butterfly' [ALBUM REVIEW]
Daring to delve further into the cerebral chambers of this talented introvert, we take a deeper look at Kendrick Lamar's 'To Pimp a Butterfly' album with a track-by-track breakdown.
2Pac's 'Me Against the World' Serves as His Definitive Album
Twenty years after the release of 'Me Against the World,' we take a look at 2Pac's definitive album of his career.
The Gentrification Effect: Is the Heart of New York City Rap Being Priced Out?
With the changing landscape in New York City at an all-time high due to gentrification, we examine how the new sights and sounds are effecting rap in the Big Apple.