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Empuls :: Astronaut Visions

Sy ShacklefordJanuary 31, 2023

Let me get this out of the way: Veteran Virginia rapper Empuls leaves a little more to be desired with his latest album, “Astronaut Visions.” That isn’t to say... Read More...

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Fresh Exclusive Rap Singles

Sy ShacklefordJanuary 31, 2023

Winston-Salem based rapper OG Spliff released a two-pack single last Friday consisting of “Son of Toga” and “Building.” Produced by Argov, both tracks clock in... Read More...

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Year 2022 in Review (Sy Shackleford)

Sy ShacklefordDecember 27, 2022

First off, Happy . The end of the year is a few days upon us, and as usual, it won't end without me giving what I think were the top 10 hip-hop albums of 20... Read More...

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5.5

Ka :: Languish Arts

Sy ShacklefordDecember 20, 2022

For nearly fifteen years, Brooklyn emcee Ka has released six solo albums, starting with 2008’s “Iron Works.” Though he’s garnered critical acclaim for his outp... Read More...

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5.5

Ka :: Woeful Studies

Sy ShacklefordDecember 20, 2022

Released jointly with “Languish Arts”, Brownsville emcee Ka continues the tongue-in-cheek education theme with “Woeful Studies.” Combined, they seem to form an... Read More...

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8.5

Montener the Menace :: The Miserable Git Next Door

Sy ShacklefordNovember 29, 2022

I don’t know if it was intentional, but the third album from English rapper Montener the Menace seems to correspond with his sophomore album, at least in terms... Read More...

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