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Pitchfork Staffers on Their Most Formative Rap Albums
The hip-hop records that rearranged our brains, including classics by DMX, MF DOOM, Missy Elliott, Kanye West, Nicki Minaj, A Tribe Called Quest, and more
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Show AllPitchfork Staffers on Their Most Formative Rap Albums
The hip-hop records that rearranged our brains, including classics by DMX, MF DOOM, Missy Elliott, Kanye West, Nicki Minaj, A Tribe Called Quest, and more
The 200 Most Important Artists of Pitchfork’s First 25 Years
From Bon Iver to J Dilla to Beyoncé, these are the musicians who made the biggest impact across Pitchfork’s lifetime so far.
Pitchfork’s Reviews Section By the Numbers
Most used scores! Most reviewed artists! Every 10.0 ever! And a whole lot more.
The History of Pitchfork’s Reviews Section in 38 Important Reviews
A selection of the formative pieces from our first 25 years
Noah Baumbach on the Music of His Life
The 50-year-old filmmaker talks about the artists and albums that have meant the most to him—Madonna, LCD Soundsystem, Yeezus—five years at a time.
How Indie Went Pop—and Pop Went Indie—in the 2010s
Ten years ago, a collaboration between an indie act and a pop artist was something to marvel over. Now, it’s just how things are.
How Twitter Changed Music
Hashtag rap! Kanye rants! Terrifying stan pile-ons! For better and worse, Twitter has forever altered the music landscape.
Remembering the Weirdest Album Launch Stunts of the 2010s
From parody streaming platforms to cryptic street-art campaigns, every band was desperate to seize your attention.
The 200 Best Albums of the 2010s
The records that made the decade, starring Kendrick Lamar, Grimes, Bon Iver, Solange, Lana Del Rey, and many more
The 200 Best Songs of the 2010s
The defining tracks of the decade, starring Robyn, Drake, Vampire Weekend, Daft Punk, SZA, and many more
How Artist Imposters and Fake Songs Sneak Onto Streaming Services
When songs leak on Spotify and Apple Music, illegal uploads can generate substantial royalty payments—but for whom?
Pitchfork Readers’ Poll Results 2018
Featuring your picks for the best (and worst) in the world of music
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