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Cecil Otter :: False Hopes

Eric SirotaJune 15, 2010

In the spirit of full disclosure, I'll admit right away, that I have every motive to like this album. I want Cecil Otter to succeed. I want him to succeed beca... Read More...

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Z-Ro :: Look What You Did to Me

Pete T.June 8, 2010

When I think of Texas hip hop, I tend to think of two types of artists. The first is the Geto Boys/UGK/E.S.G./Rap-A-Lot sort - rappers and producers raised on ... Read More...

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The Dove Shack :: This Is the Shack

Pete T.June 8, 2010

Despite its countless invaluable contributions to the hip hop canon and its status as the flagship label of rap music, Def Jam's historic two-and-a-half decade... Read More...

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8.5

DJ Quik :: Safe + Sound

Pete T.June 1, 2010

"I don't give a fuck, my attitude is Gotti And I'm hard to love, 'cause I don't love nobody All I give a fuck about is music and sex A fifth of Remy Marti... Read More...

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7.5

Heather B :: Takin Mine

Matt JostJune 1, 2010

"My real world realer than rap" (Method Man, "Mef vs. Chef 2" - 2010) So-called reality television is just about the format with the highest degree of falsehoo... Read More...

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7.5

Erick Sermon :: No Pressure

Matt JostMay 18, 2010

One of the marks of a true champion is his ability to handle pressure. Erick Sermon had a fair amount of pressure resting on his shoulders when it became clear ... Read More...

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Reviews

Freeway & Jake One :: The Stimulus Package 2

A-F-R-O x Stu Bangas :: The Bad and The Ugly

Westside Gunn :: Still Praying

Cecil Otter :: False Hopes

Z-Ro :: Look What You Did to Me

The Dove Shack :: This Is the Shack

DJ Quik :: Safe + Sound

Heather B :: Takin Mine

Erick Sermon :: No Pressure