The music known as "hip hop" combines rap with a backing beat. Often, these two styles are so intertwined that they cannot be differentiated.
 
 
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Coverage of the rap and hip hop scene. Includes the latest hip hop news, reviews, rumors, editorials, daily features, discussion boards, contests and other entertaining content.
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Hip hop and rap music dedicated site. Features the latest hip hop news, song lyrics, MP3 database, music videos, artists directory, photos, and other features.
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Provides an online resource and community for hip hop and rap aficionados. Includes new rap songs, music videos, hip hop news, photo gallery, lyrics archives, and discussion boards.
http://www.rapbasement.com