Sy Shackleford

7.5

Lloyd Banks :: The Course of the Inevitable 3: Pieces of My Pain

Sy ShacklefordMay 2, 2023

Looking back at Lloyd Banks’ discography, it reads sort of like the resumé of a television producer. Albeit, one with his hand in creating many different shows... Read More...

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7.5

Five Fingers of Funk :: Portland Say It Again

Sy ShacklefordApril 18, 2023

Taking a hiatus from something can be refreshing. It can lead to a period of reflection and self-evaluation, and sometimes it can lead to discovery, perhaps fi... Read More...

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6.5

Marc 2Ray x NiccoFeem :: Decisions

Sy ShacklefordApril 18, 2023

Right time, right place, right circumstances? Or is it just about merely leaving it up to chance. In any case, it makes sense that DMV rap artists Marc 2Ray an... Read More...

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7.5

Snowgoons x Grind Mode Cypher :: Goon Mode

Sy ShacklefordApril 4, 2023

A goon’s sole purpose is simply to scare and get rid of the opponents they face. The methods may vary, but the purpose remains the same, nonetheless. In hip-ho... Read More...

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Skyzoo x The Other Guys :: The Mind of a Saint

Sy ShacklefordMarch 21, 2023

Concept albums are nothing new to the hip-hop genre. Whether the album has a clear and present specific narrative or just embodying an idea, execution matters.... Read More...

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7.5

Talib Kweli x Madlib :: Liberation 2

Sy ShacklefordMarch 14, 2023

It’s been nearly sixteen years since the last time this emcee-producer tandem collaborated (last year’s “No Fear of Time” doesn’t count). Playing on both of th... Read More...

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