Mike Baber

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Grant Parks :: Parkstrumentals

Mike BaberAugust 30, 2011

I didn't know what to expect going into "Parkstrumentals," the latest album from Chicago producer Grant Parks, as I'm always a little skeptical of albums that ... Read More...

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7.5

Likwuid :: No Regrets

Mike BaberAugust 23, 2011

Some emcees simply have a way of commanding the listener's attention, whether it's with a distinct voice, a sharp delivery, or a funky rhyme scheme, allowing t... Read More...

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8.5

Masta Ace Incorporated :: SlaughtaHouse

Mike BaberAugust 16, 2011

When it comes to the most overlooked and underappreciated emcees, Masta Ace is near the top of the list. For average hip-hop fans, Masta Ace often gets lost in ... Read More...

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The Cool Kids :: When Fish Ride Bicycles

Mike BaberAugust 9, 2011

It's easy to forget that, despite their 2008 EP "The Bake Sale" and several subsequent mixtapes, The Cool Kids did not release an official album until just a mo... Read More...

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Kendrick Lamar :: Section.80

Mike BaberJuly 19, 2011

I pride myself on generally being up to date with the latest hip-hop news and album releases, both mainstream and underground, but I'll admit I had never heard... Read More...

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5

DJ Junkaz Lou :: Tales From the Nightmare Industry Vol. 1

Mike BaberJuly 12, 2011

Gangsta rap is in a sad state. As I wrote my review last week of LA rapper Co$$'s "Before I Awoke," an album clearly influenced in part by West Coast heavy hitt... Read More...

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