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4.5

H.W.A. :: Livin’ in a Hoe House

Emanuel WallaceNovember 9, 2010

The female emcee has always been one of those issues that is bound to spark up some debate or heated discussion. The most popular female in hip-hop at the momen... Read More...

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Maestro Fresh-Wes :: Symphony in Effect

Matt JostOctober 26, 2010

In retrospect it feels like Maestro Fresh-Wes was exactly the right rapper to put Canadian hip-hop on the map. Here was a full grown MC staking his claim with a... Read More...

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7.5

MC Eiht featuring CMW :: Death Threatz

Pete T.October 12, 2010

What changed in Aaron Tyler's world between 1994 and 1996? Well, judging by "Death Threatz," not a whole lot. Sure, '94's "We Come Strapped" had been his most ... Read More...

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6.5

Various Artists :: Boyz n the Hood Soundtrack

Emanuel WallaceOctober 12, 2010

When John Singleton's landmark film, "Boyz n the Hood" was released, I was about a month away from entering my double digits of age. I wasn't old enough to com... Read More...

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7.5

Dream Warriors :: And Now the Legacy Begins

Matt JostOctober 12, 2010

For whatever reason some songs just resonate with certain crowds, resulting in what we could call surprise hits. One such hit was "My Definition of a Boombasti... Read More...

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MC Eiht featuring CMW :: We Come Strapped

Pete T.September 28, 2010

While virtually incomparable as musicians, many parallels can be drawn between the careers of hip hop pioneers MC Eiht and KRS-One, each a forerunner in his r... Read More...

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