Sy Shackleford

8.5

Atmosphere :: Word?

Sy ShacklefordNovember 2, 2021

A few years before they dropped their 12th studio album, “WORD?”, the Minnesota hip-hop duo known as Atmosphere began a shift in their musical style. I’d say s... Read More...

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Frisco Boogie :: C.I.R.C.U.S.

Sy ShacklefordSeptember 14, 2021

I think it goes without saying that the COVID-19 pandemic has effectively infiltrated all of us on some level, particularly psychologically. It’s also safe to ... Read More...

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Lil Jairmy :: Interview

Sy ShacklefordAugust 31, 2021

The Gas God chops it up with RapReviews!... Read More...

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ProQuo :: Instant Brotherhood

Sy ShacklefordAugust 24, 2021

What do two Massachusetts-bred men, a college professor and a postal worker at that, possibly have in common apart from a shared home state? In the case of Pro... Read More...

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8.5

Vakill :: God’s G.U.N.S.

Sy ShacklefordJuly 27, 2021

Donald “Vakill” Mason is the one Chicago emcee who I think can give Common a run for his money. Chicago’s rap scene draws heavily from elements in the east coa... Read More...

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6.5

Azariah :: Phase II: The Return Of Sloppy Smooth

Sy ShacklefordJuly 20, 2021

Rochester, NY emcee Azariah recently dropped “Phase II: The Return of Sloppy Smooth” and it’s only now, as I write this review, that I’ve noticed the juxtaposi... Read More...

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