Matt Jost

8.5

Donald-D :: Notorious

Matt JostOctober 10, 2006

Hip-Hop history the way I was taught it draws a clear dividing line between old school and new school, with Run-D.M.C.'s "Sucker MC's" getting singled out as t... Read More...

Back to the LabLPReview

6.5

Jern Eye :: Authentic Vintage

Matt JostOctober 3, 2006

It takes confidence to step outside of a collective the public perceived you to be a part of to present yourself as an individual. That's what Jern Eye does wi... Read More...

LPReview

6

Menace Clan :: Da Hood

Matt JostSeptember 26, 2006

If you run a rap music-related search, you may happen to come across a loose collection of webpages that meticulously list comments found on rap records that ca... Read More...

LPReview

8.5

Deaf in the Family :: For Those About to Rock

Matt JostSeptember 26, 2006

AC/DC's "For Those About to Rock We Salute You" LP was one of my earliest encounters with rock music, and if it weren't for rap, I probably would have extended... Read More...

LPReview

7

Big Sty :: Stycology

Matt JostSeptember 19, 2006

Rappers like Big Sty often catch flack for their formulaic approach and standard subject matter. Rarely are they given credit for the actual implementation of ... Read More...

LPReview

7

Lupe Fiasco :: (DJ Envy presents) Lupe Fiasco as Chi-Town Guevara

Matt JostSeptember 12, 2006

When Jay-Z's MTV Unplugged concert with The Roots aired, some were surprised to see him rock a shirt bearing Che Guevara's emblematic portrait. Soon after, on ... Read More...

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