Anticipation has been building for Kanye's upcoming album 808's and Heartbreak since he performed his first single "Love Lockdown" live at the VMA's early this week. The response...

At the top of the flossing food-chain for musical artists, this upcoming auction titled Hip Hop's Crown Jewels will feature jewelery from some of hip-hop's most prolific acts as the...

NY Times writer Kelefa Sanneh recently documented the current downfall of hip-hop as evidenced by sluggish album sales as well as the current role of independent music labels. Despite the unconvincing numbers and the lack of multi-million album sales which proliferated itself in the earlier half of this decade, it seems as though the need to grind it out is the difference from fading out and the end of the tunnel. The full article can be seen here.

Within the last 10 years, Atlanta has risen to prominence as one of the new mecca's of hip-hop. Chris Ryan breaks down this formula to success with Atlanta's foundation laid in the scene's unwillingness to wait for big labels to sign local talent and their diverse styles. Add in tracks which offer a real life glimpse into the world of Atlanta, and you have what is arguably a genre that is easy to understand and tangible. The article by can seen here at Fader. Image: Jonathan Mannion and Jason Nocito