Sy Shackleford

8.5

Conway the Machine :: From King to a God

Sy ShacklefordOctober 27, 2020

If you look up the word "ascension" in the dictionary, then what you'll find is a head shot of Conway the Machine. Actually, you won't, but his picture should ... Read More...

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Northern State :: All City

Sy ShacklefordOctober 27, 2020

In their heyday, the ladies of Northern State (Hesta Prynn, Sprout, and Spero) could rock a mic. The first time their name entered my ears was in 2002 when the... Read More...

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8.5

Sadistik :: Elysium

Sy ShacklefordOctober 6, 2020

The global pandemic may have created a new set of legal and personal prohibitions, but Sadistik hasn't let either of those stop him. The Seattle wordsmith rele... Read More...

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THR3AT :: Nature of the THR3AT

Sy ShacklefordOctober 6, 2020

You know what the difference is between a warning and a threat? A warning makes someone aware of a danger, while a threat is an intent to bring that danger upo... Read More...

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Haz :: The Promise

Sy ShacklefordAugust 25, 2020

We live in an age of uncertainty, where almost nothing is guaranteed. That also holds true for hip-hop artists. How many times have we heard emcees declare tha... Read More...

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Joell Ortiz & KXNG Crooked :: H.A.R.D.

Sy ShacklefordAugust 4, 2020

Slaughterhouse may be defunct, but three out of four of its members remain in the game. Though the business of rapping involves sacrifice and frequent bouts of... Read More...

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