10. Yelawolf—Trunk Muzik

Alabama's Yelawolf emerged as the most interesting rookie of the year in hip-hop. A learned guy with guarded and meticulously crafted raps, Yela would be familiar if he didn't also come with the melodic sensibilities of great southerners. He'll spit double-timed Scribble Jam verses, then sing a crispy hook about Cadillacs [...]

Good morning, everyone. Another dreary Wednesday in the District.
In case you missed it: Story/Stereo nabs NEA grant in time for its second season, Ryan Hackett wins the 2010 Janet and Walter Sondheim Artscape Prize, and Mike Rhode pens an ode to Harvey Pecker, splendid American.
MTV's The Hills bid its farewell last night. After six [...]

A weekly roundup of unreleased songs, new singles, and assorted musical detritus trickling out to the Web.
Rick Ross (feat. The Dream): “I Really Want”
Even though one of Rick Ross’s exes sided with his rival 50 Cent in their much-publicized beef, and another, it has recently been revealed, has a budding amateur porn career, it [...]