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![The Evolution of N.O.R.E.: From C-N-N to '5E'](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2018/08/The-Evolution-of-NORE.jpg?w=980&q=75)
The Evolution of N.O.R.E.: From C-N-N to '5E'
N.O.R.E. continues to reinvent himself and be successful outside of the rap game.
![The Rise, Fall and Rebirth of Atlanta's Dungeon Family](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2018/07/GettyImages-106128262.jpg?w=980&q=75)
The Rise, Fall and Rebirth of Atlanta's Dungeon Family
While it’s difficult to pinpoint precisely when it was that Southern hip-hop seeped into the collective consciousness of the rap industry and asserted its dominance, only one crew can lay claim to putting Atlanta on the map: The legendary Dungeon Family.
![How 8Ball & MJG Helped Lay Down the Blueprint for Southern Rap](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2018/07/eightball.jpg?w=980&q=75)
How 8Ball & MJG Helped Lay Down the Blueprint for Southern Rap
Ball & G helped lay a blueprint for southern rap as we currently know it with their syrupy beats, perceptive rhymes about life, and signature flow.
![How the Soulquarians Changed Hip-Hop and Soul Music in the 2000s](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2018/07/the-soulquarians.jpg?w=980&q=75)
How the Soulquarians Changed Hip-Hop and Soul Music in the 2000s
The soulful, late '90s collaboration between the diversely talented musicians who made up the Soulquarian collective changed the landscape of current music.
![A Look Back at Monica's 'After the Storm': From Losses to Lessons](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2018/07/After-the-storm1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
A Look Back at Monica's 'After the Storm': From Losses to Lessons
At the top of her career, the R&B singer experienced several of losses resulting in her going into a deep depression. Her album 'After The Storm' showed triumph through life's trials and tribulations.
![Stilettos, Sales, & Tipping Scales: Reflecting on 2003 Female R&B](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2018/06/Untitled-design-12.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Stilettos, Sales, & Tipping Scales: Reflecting on 2003 Female R&B
The year of 2003 brought the heat as we saw a generation of young R&B starlets high step into new albums and new identities. Check you who got it right, who got it wrong, and how things might have been different.
![How Brandy’s 'Never Say Never' Invented 'The Vocal Bible'](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2018/06/GettyImages-140799105.jpg?w=980&q=75)
How Brandy’s 'Never Say Never' Invented 'The Vocal Bible'
A nickname that is undeniable, it was the singer's sophomore album that created the nickname given to her by fans and peers alike.
![Rihanna's Best Reggae Songs, Ranked](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2018/06/Untitled-design5.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Rihanna's Best Reggae Songs, Ranked
From "Pon de Replay" to "Work," we're digging deep into the Barbados superstar's discography to rank all the times she nailed reggae music.
![ALL HAIL THE QUEENS: A Look Back at the Pioneers of Female Rap](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2018/06/Untitled-design.jpg?w=980&q=75)
ALL HAIL THE QUEENS: A Look Back at the Pioneers of Female Rap
MC Lyte, Queen Latifah, and Salt-N-Pepa are rarely discussed regarding pioneers in hip-hop. While many women have come after them, these three hip-hop acts laid the foundation for the women in rap today to fly.
![Remembering Uptown Records: the First Lifestyle Label](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2018/05/Uptown1200-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Remembering Uptown Records: the First Lifestyle Label
25 years after Uptown Records appeared on MTV's "Unplugged," we pay homage to the history of Uptown Records, its artists, and founder, Andre Harrell.