J Hall, Author at American Urban Radio Networks

That Rap Phenomenon: B.I.G’s Life After Death Still a Masterwork

J Hall March 25, 2023

It was late on a school night, and instead of studying for my Spanish test in the morning, I was reading a Spawn comic book

Pink and Purple Haze: How Diplomatic Immunity Changed the Game

J Hall March 25, 2023

Twenty years ago, Hip Hop shifted from R&B-flavored rhymes to the re-emergence of street rap. With 50 Cent’s mega-successful Get Rich or Die Tryin’ making

He’s a Business, Man: Jay Z vs. 50 Cent

J Hall March 20, 2023

Jay Z and 50 Cent are leaders in Hip Hop who have transcended the genre’s underground roots to dominate on mainstream levels and a global

Soul Cinema Queen: 7 Angela Bassett “For the Culture” Films

J Hall February 24, 2023

Angele Bassett is sophisticated, powerful, and as beautiful as a Black Goddess whenever she’s onscreen. To quote a friend, “Angela Bassett is regal.” She has

Remarkable Moments in Black History You Should Know

J Hall February 23, 2023

Black History is the telling of American History with soul. The contributions made by Black folks who built the United States barely receive acknowledgment or

15 Best Hip Hop Love Songs

J Hall February 13, 2023

Love can make us higher than Snoop Dogg on 4/20 and lower than Master Splinter living in the sewer; however, its outcome is an inescapable

It’s Your Birthday: Get Rich or Die Tryin’ Turns 20 and Still Goes Hard

J Hall February 8, 2023

In 2003, 50 Cent’s Get Rich or Die Tryin’ kicked in the door wavin’ the .44 with one hand and an unapologetic middle finger with

Genius Behind the Mic: 7 Unsung Producers You Should Know

J Hall January 26, 2023

One of Hip Hop’s oldest arguments is what is more important to a song: the beat or the rhyme? And while this argument will never

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A Mastermind: How Nas Changed the Game with God’s Son

J Hall December 30, 2022

There are artists whose albums require hindsight to thoroughly appreciate the work. Nas’ sixth album, God’s Son, released in 2002, was one such album. Audiences

Three-Headed Crown: Examining the MCs with the Best Three-Album Run

J Hall December 15, 2022

In an era where words like GOAT and Classic get tossed around more than pizza dough, the conversation requirements for what makes an artist achieve

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The 15 Best Hip Hop Posse Cuts