Sy Shackleford

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Apollo Brown & Locksmith :: No Question

Sy ShacklefordJune 19, 2018

The idea of less being equal to more has been trending recently in hip-hop, especially and particularly in the track length of album releases. The inclination o... Read More...

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Murs :: A Strange Journey Into the Unimaginable

Sy ShacklefordJune 5, 2018

I think that sometimes everyone simply needs a good cry, or at least, their approximation of one. Despite pressure to do otherwise, one has to release all of t... Read More...

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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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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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