Sy Shackleford

8.5

Phonte :: No News Is Good News

Sy ShacklefordMay 15, 2018

Phonte Coleman was always the more heralded lyricist of the now-defunct hip-hop trio Little Brother. With rhymes consisting of battle raps or introspective tale... Read More...

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8.5

Chris Orrick :: Portraits

Sy ShacklefordMay 15, 2018

Detroit rapper formerly known as "Red Pill" made a dramatic shift earlier this year. His rap moniker was originally a reference to the infamous "red pill/blue p... Read More...

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7

Pete Santos :: Paint the Picture

Sy ShacklefordMarch 27, 2018

For most artists, canvas is the most popular painting surface. With every stroke and brush, it allows them to get the most out of the colors they use. For music... Read More...

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8.5

Apathy :: The Widow’s Son

Sy ShacklefordMarch 6, 2018

Unlike most establishments, hip-hop doesn't place an "off limits" sign on the topics of politics and religion. Well, religion is too broad of a word, so instead... Read More...

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8.8

Statik Selektah :: 8

Sy ShacklefordDecember 19, 2017

Lawrence, MA's Statik Selektah has released his eighth album, "8", and with it, continues his proven process of bringing together disparate artists under his um... Read More...

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Apollo Brown & Planet Asia :: Anchovies

Sy ShacklefordDecember 12, 2017

My first time hearing a beat by Detroit's Apollo Brown initially had me thinking the words "9th Wonder" because of the drum snares and similarly-chopped samples... Read More...

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