Three 6 Mafia
Everything published on Viyolens under Three 6 Mafia — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
The History of Phonk
A raw, unglamorous Memphis sound that nearly disappeared, then came back louder than ever. Here is phonk's history, told properly, era by era.
Essential Crunk Albums Explained
From a scrappy 1997 Atlanta release to total mainstream breakthrough — the essential crunk albums and why each one matters.
The Best Phonk Songs Right Now
Ten listeners, ten different lists, but these are the phonk tracks that keep earning their place. A listening guide, not a chart.
Essential Phonk Albums Explained
A short, scrappy shelf of records carried a Memphis underground sound into a global genre. Here are the essential phonk albums, explained one by one.
A Beginner's Guide to Crunk
Loud, blunt and built for a crowd — here's everything a newcomer needs to understand crunk, and where to start listening.
The Best Phonk Artists to Know
Behind the cowbells and distorted bass are real people who built this scene. Here are the phonk artists worth knowing, and where each one fits in.
The History of Crunk
Memphis supplied the menace, Atlanta supplied the hook — here's how two Southern cities built crunk between them.
The Best Crunk Artists to Know
From Lil Jon's mainstream polish to Three 6 Mafia's Memphis menace, here are the artists who actually built crunk.
The Best Crunk Songs Right Now
From Get Low to Tear Da Club Up, these are the crunk tracks that still land every time — and how to build your own playlist.
