Unfortified Castle

Outkast's magnum opus has taken on quite an interesting life since its 2000 release.

...as is pretty much every Rage Against The Machine song.

You don't sample and rap over Otis Redding and get away with it... right? Unless you're Ye and Jay.

...especially considering the halftime's West Coast hip hop theme perfectly matched the game's outcome.

Kendrick Lamar's funky 2015 single remains a personal favorite for a slew of reasons, many of which come back to what I like in older music.

Through his celebrity lens, Childish Gambino questions the trustworthiness of, frankly, anyone who seems to be a friend in the digital age.

The R&B and jazz virtuoso's artistic voice is shaped by multiple iconic inspirations — including some from his hometown.

From insane samples to hard-hitting rhymes and a splash of motivation, Mobb Deep's signature track is an all-time great rap cut.

...and I had to figure out which one version I liked / wanted to write about the most.

One of the many highlights on Lil Nas X's debut album, its personal narrative stands out to me.