MOST RECENT ARTICLES BY:

Al Shipley

  1. backstories
    The Story Behind ‘WAP’s Unforgettable ‘There’s Some Whores in This House’ Sample“My daughter sent me a link. She’s so proud that her daddy has such a strong connection with the whores of the world.”
  2. grammys
    The Grammys Love a Rap-Rock Performance, But What’s the Best One?From last night’s Aerosmith and Run-D.M.C. reunion, to that time that Kendrick Lamar got onstage with Imagine Dragons.
  3. young thug
    Is Young Thug Having a Moment, or Is It Passing Him By?For his fans, the next release is always gonna be the big one, until it isn’t.
  4. vulture lists
    Aretha Franklin’s Greatest B-SidesFrom the forgotten classics to the unexpected hits.