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September 2016

J. Cole’s Cole World: The Sideline Story Turns 5

September 27, 2016
Andrew- Working J. Cole & Cole World: The Sideline Story One of the most exciting things about being part of a record label in college, was watching new artists actually break. We represented a major market as college students, and a big part of our job was to participate in
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How Lupe Fiasco kicked down barriers and pushed expectations with Food & Liquor

September 23, 2016
The year was 2006. Turn on hip-hop radio and you would hear songs like: Yung Joc’s “It’s Going Down,” Lil Jon’s “Snap Yo Fingers,” Dem Franchise Boyz’ “Snap Yo Fingers,” Nelly’s “Grillz,” T.I.’s “What You Know,” Chingy’s “Pullin’ Me Back,” Field Mob’s “So What,” Sean Paul’s “Temperature,” Young Dro’s “Shoulder Lean,”
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Fergie: The Dutchess Reigns Supreme 10 Years Later

September 19, 2016
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10 years ago today an album was unleashed on America that would go on to see tremendous success and accolades. The solo debut from a face the world first got to see in the 80’s via Kids Incorporated, and know in the 90’s thanks to R&B/Pop trio Wild Orchid and
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97 Words: Years & Years “Meteorite”

September 18, 2016
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For their first new musical offering of 2016, Years & Years take off with “Meteorite”. Featured on the soundtrack to Bridget Jones’ Baby, the track opens with starry synths and highlights the band’s signature electro-pop sound, but is enhanced with several nods to disco. It’s complimented, as always, by Olly Alexander’s
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