Arthur Gailes

8.5

Arrested Development :: Since the Last Time

Arthur GailesMay 22, 2007

Many of hip hop's greatest artists, especially from the 90's, are haunted by their great first albums. From "Illmatic" to "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx," rappers wh... Read More...

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6.5

Super Chron Flight Brothers :: Emergency Powers

Arthur GailesMay 22, 2007

To be blunt (no pun intended) marijuana inspires a lot of rap music. From the Wu-Tang Clan to Hieroglyphics, it contributes to everything from the creation of ... Read More...

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6

Raja :: Enjoy the Ride

Arthur GailesMay 8, 2007

"Enjoy the Ride" is possibly the most fitting and appropriate album title in hip hop since Sage Francis' "Personal Journals." "Enjoy the Ride" not only accurat... Read More...

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5

G. :: The Legend of… The Chancellor

Arthur GailesMay 8, 2007

Socially conscious rappers are often criticized for being dogmatic, or preachy. While there are certainly a number of great socially conscious rappers, nearly a... Read More...

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5

Mac & A.K. :: Hood Legends, Vol. 1

Arthur GailesMay 1, 2007

The production of hip hop music heavily samples from other genres. This has been criticized by many music critics, and is the source of much of the music's vers... Read More...

MixtapeReview

5.5

Ghettosocks :: Get Some Friends

Arthur GailesApril 24, 2007

If you're like me when you clicked on this review you were wondering, "What kind of name is Ghettosocks?" Apparently, it's the name of a pretty good rapper. Ghe... Read More...

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