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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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Fabolous & Jadakiss :: Friday on Elm Street

Sy ShacklefordDecember 5, 2017

Over 16 years ago during my college days, I remember how almost every Sunday I would travel to a local Connecticut flea market. Yes, most of the items for sale ... Read More...

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Apathy & O.C. :: Perestroika

Sy ShacklefordOctober 17, 2017

The year 2017 has been rocked with controversy largely because of the political carnival of absurdity represented by the Trump Administration. Every day, their ... Read More...

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9.5

Sean Price :: Imperius Rex

Sy ShacklefordAugust 15, 2017

In 2005, Ruck from the Brooklyn rap duo Heltah Skeltah fully emerged in a brand-new form. Though Ruck and his partner-in-rhyme, Rock, had achieved success as th... Read More...

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Chris Rivers :: Delorean

Sy ShacklefordAugust 15, 2017

Diggy Simmons, Corey Gunz, Lil' Romeo, and Doughboy. They're all what can be considered "legacy rappers", second-generation hip-hop artists. Each of them have h... Read More...

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7.5

Aesop Rock :: Bushwick Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Sy ShacklefordAugust 1, 2017

The movie sub-genre of urban survival is a ripe and fertile ground for both cinematic visuals and storytelling. Usually, these films are set in a decrepit, post... Read More...

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