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Was the First Rapper…Italian?
In looking at rap music origins, a song from 1972 by Italian singer Adriano Celentano has some familiar sounds. Listen for yourself.
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31 Concept Albums You May Have Missed
From The Pretty Things to Frank Zappa to Janelle Monae to Beyonce, these artists have had stories to tell and they've done it in these concept albums.
Steely Dan’s “Aja”: Eight Minutes of Genius
This Steely Dan masterpiece hits all the right notes. Let's "deconstruct" it and see why.
The 8-Track Tape: Too Iconic to Die
There was a time when 8-track tape was considered cutting-edge technology. Like vinyl, it's making a (very) tiny comeback.
The Radio Edit Hall of Shame
Time constraints or not, some radio edits to classic rock and pop songs just feel wrong. Here is a list of some of the worst.