An offshoot of the popular magazine, RAP-UP covers the history of hip-hop and R&B and places it within a broader cultural perspective, as well as delivers entertaining and illuminating profiles of its major artists and producers. It breaks down the East Coast/West Coast battles, infamous feuds, stand-out lyrics, and rap films. It also highlights the genre's pioneers and lists essential CDs. Side boxes throughout feature quizzes, interesting facts, notable dates, and top 10 lists.

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Intelligent and engaging, Cameron and Devin have appeared on CNN Headline News, ABC News, VH1, E!, and mtvU. They are heavily covered in the press including the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, New York Post, Entrepreneur, Folio, Los Angeles Daily News, to name a few.