Aaron Weaver

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Littles :: Reloaded

Aaron WeaverJuly 12, 2005

Marley Marl & MC Shan introduced it to us. Nas took it to the mainstream. Mobb Deep expanded it. But with Nas and Mobb both in the second half of their car... Read More...

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6.5

Ziz :: Man-Brook-Phil

Aaron WeaverJune 28, 2005

In a time of a burgeoning underground hip-hop movement and an increasing popularity mainstream distaste, some of indie rap's biggest fans have created a romant... Read More...

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8.5

Thaione Davis :: April-January

Aaron WeaverJune 21, 2005

Some producers don't have to say a word to get their message across. Even though he doubles as an MC, Thaione Davis' more vocal half stayed on his last record a... Read More...

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6.5

Bobby Bishop :: Government Name

Aaron WeaverJune 14, 2005

It must be hard to gain respect in the hip-hop world being a Christian rapper. While so many artists are conveying their reality with a language as vulgar as t... Read More...

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8.5

Intifada :: Truth to Power

Aaron WeaverMay 31, 2005

For those who don't know, including me before I looked it up, Intifada is "an uprising among Palestinian Arabs of the Gaza Strip and West Bank, beginning in la... Read More...

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The High & Mighty :: 12th Man

Aaron WeaverMay 17, 2005

Being the 12th man off of the bench can create a swirling paradox of ridicule and knowledge. On one hand, you're the kid who gets less play time than a naughty... Read More...

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