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XXL’s Freshman series is marking its 15th anniversary this year.

This year’s class includes Flo Milli, Pooh Shiesty, 42 Dugg, Morray, Lakeyah, Coi Leray, and more…

In an extensive new interview with ’XXL,’ Cardi B gave an update on her anticipated sophomore album, and more.

XXL also said that Pop Smoke would’ve been included had his life not tragically been cut short.

Listen to new songs by Cloud Nothings, Girlpool, The Bangles covering The Three O’Clock, Yoko Ono covering John Lennon, SASAMI, Deer Tick, The Free Nationals/Daniel Caesar/Unknown Mortal Orchestra, and more.

The 2016 Class also includes G Herbo, Denzel Curry, Lil Yachty, Lil Uzi Vert, and more.

It was a sad day when East Village Radio signed off back in May, shutting down their 1st Ave storefront studio, and their many live & recorded radio shows along with it (Invisible Oranges included)…

The XXL Freshmen 2014 Class was recently announced and includes Chance the Rapper (who hardly feels like a “freshman” in 2014), Rich Homie Quan, Isaiah Rashad, Ty Dolla $ign, Lil Durk, Kevin Gates, Troy Ave, Vic Mensa, Lil Bibby, Jon Connor, Jarren Benton and August Alsina…

Angel Haze at SPIN House at SXSW 2013 (more by Amanda Hatfield) As mentioned, XXL’s 2013 Freshman Class includes Schoolboy Q, Trinidad Jame$, Joey Bada$$, Ab-Soul, Logic, Action Bronson, Kirko Bangz, Travi$ Scott, Dizzy Wright, and Angel Haze, and as usual, XXL will celebrate with a concert in NYC that features all ten rappers…

“XXL has revealed their Freshman Class cover for 2013. The cover features ScHoolboy Q, Ab-Soul and Action Bronson, among others. They join a list of emcees to be on the Freshman Class list over the years that includes Kendrick Lamar, Mac Miller and more…