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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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9.5

Boogie Down Productions :: By All Means Necessary

Emanuel WallaceApril 20, 2010

In about four seconds, a writer will begin to write. I grew up as an only child for most of my life but when I was around 12 or so, my older brother moved in fo... Read More...

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7.5

MC Ren :: Shock of the Hour

Pete T.April 20, 2010

Looking back two decades after the breakup of N.W.A, arguably gangsta rap's most influential group, it's fascinating to consider the path each member's career t... Read More...

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3.5

Prince Johnny C :: It’s Been a Long Rhyme Coming

Matt JostApril 20, 2010

The first Ghetto Boys album from 1988 doesn't nearly get enough props as a pioneering effort of badass, browbeating, menace-to-society thugging. Name any other... Read More...

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Reviews

Lil Baby :: WHAM (Who Hard As Me)

Dookie Bros :: We S**t You Not

Shabazz the Disciple x Ed Nodz :: The Writing’s On The Wall

DJ Quik :: Safe + Sound

Heather B :: Takin Mine

Erick Sermon :: No Pressure

Boogie Down Productions :: By All Means Necessary

MC Ren :: Shock of the Hour

Prince Johnny C :: It’s Been a Long Rhyme Coming