Grant Jones

7.5

Meyhem Lauren & Daringer :: Black Vladimir

Grant JonesMarch 14, 2023

Compared to his contemporaries, New York's Meyhem Lauren has an understated presence that sits somewhere between the laconic effortlessness of Lloyd Banks and ... Read More...

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7

SoulRocca :: In Good Company

Grant JonesMarch 14, 2023

In a parallel universe, Rawkus Records continued their "Soundbombing" series of compilations and are now readying volume thirteen for release in 2023. As dream... Read More...

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7.5

Vinnie Paz :: Tortured in the Name of God’s Unconditional Love

Grant JonesMarch 7, 2023

It's common knowledge how hip-hop arose from its party origins to become the voice of the oppressed, to fight the power and say f*** the police. Anger and frus... Read More...

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7

Guilty Simpson :: Guilt

Grant JonesFebruary 28, 2023

Now that the discourse around Nas picking bad beats has been laid to rest, let’s remind ourselves who constantly picks the best beats. Detroit’s Guilty Simpson... Read More...

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7

Kool G Rap :: Last of a Dying Breed

Grant JonesFebruary 21, 2023

I try to separate live performances from studio albums because they are two different approaches to rap that artists can excel at in different ways. But in 201... Read More...

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6

Cypress Hill :: Back in Black

Grant JonesFebruary 14, 2023

When a group with an in-house producer brings in a guest to make their album, I’m always a little weary. Does this mean it’s not a proper Cypress Hill album? W... Read More...

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