James Corne

8

Royce Da 5’9″ :: M.I.C. (Make It Count)

James CorneNovember 2, 2004

FLAME-ON! Very few rappers can stay mad as long as Royce Da 5'9". Sure Nas scorched Jay-Z with "Ether." But just when you were expecting that demonic Mortal Ko... Read More...

MixtapeReview

6.5

Nobs :: Workin’

James CorneOctober 26, 2004

Most rap artists want to be successful. Some attempt to emulate popular trends or sound "industry;" others are honest talents, using truth to make their break;... Read More...

LPReview

7.5

The Alchemist :: 1st Infantry

James CorneSeptember 28, 2004

Alchemist is a man after my own heart. Coming from the grittiest, grimiest edge of hip-hop, he has championed a spot as one of the most sought after producers ... Read More...

LPReview

7.5

MF Doom is Viktor Vaughn :: Venomous Villain (VV2)

James CorneSeptember 21, 2004

If there was one acceptable underground king right now, it would be MF Doom. If you don't concur at least agree he's the closestâ€¦maybe Royce Da 5'9" but he's... Read More...

LPReview

7

Chief Kamachi :: Cult Status

James CorneAugust 24, 2004

Anybody named fucking Chief Kamachi isnâ€™t looking for Ashanti advocates and â€œ106 and Parkâ€ fanatics. So all of you prepubescent socialites and tit... Read More...

LPReview

8.5

Invisible :: Invisible

James CorneAugust 10, 2004

How many great underground artists are out there that nobody knows exist? Countless MCs get shuffled under the table each year while their flasher counterparts... Read More...

LPReview