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Revolutionary But Gangsta: Does The Chronic Have More Depth Than We Realize?

Revolutionary But Gangsta: Does The Chronic Have More Depth Than We Realize?

The Chronic wasn't all blunts and bitches. It was the soundtrack of the LA Riots. We'll show you why. [...]

Back Stronger Than Ever: List Of The Top 5 Comeback Kings

Back Stronger Than Ever: List Of The Top 5 Comeback Kings

Check out the top 5 rappers that were humiliated and came back stronger than ever [...]

Kendrick Lamar Feat Dr. Dre: The Recipe

Kendrick Lamar Feat Dr. Dre: The Recipe

Kendrick and Dre shout out the home spot and give a little taste of what Kendrick's Dre-helmed project is going to sound like. Dope. [...]

And The Detox Sessions Continue…

Getting tired of waiting on Dre's Detox? Make your own. [...]

Thurz: Riot And Exercise Part 2

By Odeisel In part 1 of this Planet Ill exclusive, we took a look at what brought Thurz to this point, the breakup of his underground-celebrated U-N-I group  and how the events of the riots almost [...]

Game Feat. Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg: Drug Test

The West Coast rolls along as Snoop and Dre reunite alongside Game on "Drug Test." [...]

50 Cent Drops I’m On It, And Plans To Go Psycho

50 Cent drops his new single, I'm On It and also threatens to drop one for Dre without his permission. [...]

Evolve Or Die: When Will Golden Age Rappers Grow Up?

You always hear about taking it back, but when will some golden age Hip-Hoppers move their content/act forward? We discuss. [...]

Dr. Dre Feat. Swizz Beatz: Chillin

Dr. Dre returns to the club with party starter Swizz Beatz on "Chillin." [...]

IllSide Radio: 2/5/2011: DOC Breaks With Dre, Worst Group Break-Ups, Should We Pay Kool Herc’s Bills?

This week's IllSide radio tackles the D.O.C./Dr. Dre break-up and takes a look back at some of the most infamous group break-ups ever and the reasons behind them. We also look at the Kool Herc situation [...]

Illside Radio 1/21/2011: Greatest Diss Records Of All Time…And The Worst

This week, IllSide Radio takes a look at some the the greatest and some of the worst diss records and battles of all time in Hip-Hop. [...]

Illside Radio 1/11/2011: Ghostwriters, Mixtapes, Rappers In Jail, Homeless Announcers

The first IllSide Radio of the New Year brings a new format, a new focus, and the same dope flavor. Take a ride on the Ill Side. [...]

Eminem X Jay-Z X Dr. Dre X 50 Cent X Stat Quo X Cashis- Syllables

Dr. Dre assembles the heaviest of the heavyweights on one track to take Hip-Hop (and its fans) to task for the removal of lyrics from the equation of Hip-Hop. Peep the "Syllables" from Jay-Z, Eminem and [...]

Tech N9ne Ushers In A Bad Season With Liquor And Stress

Tech N9ne and his never ending grind are right on time with a Christmas treat. Bad Season hosts plenty of new material, but we will start with Hard Liquor and Table and Chest Stress. [...]

And The Beat Goes On:Vampire Weekend Wants To Fight, Black Thought Wants To Be A Champion and Kweli Wants You To Back Up

The week in freestyle features rappers in cuffs, Black Thought rhyming at the lunch table, Kweli trying to start things up, the inevitable freestyels over Dre's "Kush" and a Vampire Weekend sighting. [...]

Planet Ill Breakdown: Dr. Dre X Snoop X Nate Dogg X Akon-Kush

Dr Dre Snoop and Nate add Akon to the mix to supply that fix you need with the "Kush." Is it as potent as that Chronic you know and love? [...]

Michel’le: Still California Dreaming

From fast rising Hip-Hop/R&B star to anonymity, Michel'le has seen both sides of fame. We sat down with here to talk about her rise and her resurgence. [...]

Ill Side Radio 10/11/2010: Rah Digga Interview, Lupe’s Label Fiasco, Dr. Dre’s Weirdest Collabos

This episode features an in-depth interview with female emcee Rah Digga, fresh off the release of her sophomore album Classic. We also discuss Nas and Lupe Fiasco's troubles with upcoming releases, Dr. Dre's strangest collabos, [...]

Classic Clash: Doggy Style Vs. Get Rich Or Die Trying

This week's classic clash pits two extremely highly-anticipated albums Doggystyle and Get Rich Or Die trying. These two Dre related albums delivered on their immense buzz. Which was better? [...]

Planet Ill Breakdown: Dr. Dre-Turn Me On

A wayward track, allegedly from Dr. Dre's Detox sessions finds its way out of the rabbit hole. Is this another glimpse into the legendary album? Is it any good? Find out. [...]

Classic Clash: Straight Outta Compton VS. Grip It! On That Other Level

Both N.W.A. and the Geto Boys brought the hood to the speakers of citizens who had no idea how real it got in the ghettos of urban America. In this edition of the Classic Clash, we [...]

Album Review: Stat Quo-Statlanta

After years of getting pushed back and being finally dropped by Aftermath, Stat Quo finally releases his debut Statlanta. Lyrics to go from the dirty South. Was it worth the wait? [...]

Street Album Review: Stat Quo 2010

By Malice Intended Stat Quo, by way of Sperry Park Productions and Big Dream Ventures, brings us 2010.  The mixtape serves as a preview to Stats upcoming Statlanta.  While the production will prove enticing to both [...]

Mixtape Review: Game-The Red Room

By Odeisel Game is at a crucial point of his career. The beef with G-Unit beef is old and uninteresting, and he’s either down or not down with DR. Dre, who’s in the middle of Detoxing…or [...]

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