Patrick Taylor

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Sankofa :: The Tortoise Hustle

Patrick TaylorSeptember 18, 2007

Stephen 'Sankofa' Brydon does not have a typical hip-hop pedigree. He was born in Australia, spent some time in Minnesota and L.A., and wandered around on the ... Read More...

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8.5

Kool Keith :: Sex Style

Patrick TaylorSeptember 18, 2007

Keith Thornton, aka Kool Keith, likes sex. A lot. On his Dr. Octagon project, he interspersed porn film dialogue and gynecology references into his rap persona,... Read More...

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Mac & A.K. :: Legendary

Patrick TaylorSeptember 11, 2007

If you want a job done right, do it yourself. Just ask East Palo Alto rappers Mac and A.K. The twin brothers made a splash in 1996 with their debut EP, "Westbo... Read More...

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7.5

Money Mont :: My Life, My Struggle, My Hustle

Patrick TaylorSeptember 11, 2007

The only thing worse than growing up in a poor, crime-ridden neighborhood is growing up in a poor, crime-ridden neighborhood that is in one of the wealthiest a... Read More...

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7.5

Faculty :: Phar From Home

Patrick TaylorAugust 28, 2007

"Phar From Home" is the debut by Faculty, made up of MCs Mr. Mondell aka Blue Juice and Trigonometry. They hail from Oxnard, a city as beautiful as its name. I... Read More...

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K-Drama :: Cease Fire Cinncinnati – The E.P.

Patrick TaylorAugust 21, 2007

Homicide is the leading cause of death among African-American men aged 15-34. African-Americans make up about 12% of the U.S. population, yet commit 50% of the... Read More...

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