By Ashley Melzer, eMusic ContributorTake a moment to acknowledge the obvious: A relative newcomer and slim, white rapper has released his first proper LP on Eminem's Shady imprint. Now, get over it. Obviously, any white boy attempting to navigate… more »

By Vijith Assar, eMusic ContributorBeyond death and taxes, a further list of life's constants would have to include music, storytelling and, unfortunately, violence; perhaps we find murder ballads so thrilling because they cleverly mash them all together. Or maybe… more »

By Hua Hsu, eMusic ContributorThere's a disarming effervescence to Maureen Yancey as she shares memories of her late son, the Detroit producer and rapper J. Dilla. It has been over three years since Dilla passed away from complications related… more »