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Geto Boys :: The Resurrection

Pete T.March 23, 2010

Although the original 1980s Ghetto Boys consisted of an entirely different lineup, by 1991 J. Prince had assembled the Houston trio we know and love of Scarface... Read More...

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5.5

Freddie Foxxx :: Freddie Foxxx Is Here

Matt JostMarch 23, 2010

Guest appearances come a dime a dozen in rap music. There are, however, a handful of artists who make themselves so rare and have so much to add with a cameo t... Read More...

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4.5

Saul Williams :: The Inevitable Rise and Liberation of Niggy Tardust

Eric SirotaMarch 23, 2010

Saul Williams is perhaps the world's most acclaimed spoken word poet. With his incredible talent, it should be easy for him to make a good album. He needs thre... Read More...

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5

Krayzie Bone :: Thug Mentality 1999

Pete T.March 16, 2010

Double-albums were the bane of gangsta rap in the late-90s. After the runaway success of "All Eyez on Me" and "Life After Death," the mindset seemed to be that ... Read More...

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Lord Tariq & Peter Gunz :: Make it Reign

Matt JostMarch 16, 2010

Some years ago, on the occasion of reviewing a mixtape by his partner's son, this site wondered, 'Why on earth did Tariq leave Money Bo$$ Playas for them?' - th... Read More...

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8.5

Kurupt :: Tha Streetz Iz a Mutha

Pete T.March 16, 2010

1999 posed a crossroads for West Coast gangsta rap. Looking into a new millennium, the East Coast, South, and Midwest were gaining momentum with new sounds an... 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

Geto Boys :: The Resurrection

Freddie Foxxx :: Freddie Foxxx Is Here

Saul Williams :: The Inevitable Rise and Liberation of Niggy Tardust

Krayzie Bone :: Thug Mentality 1999

Lord Tariq & Peter Gunz :: Make it Reign

Kurupt :: Tha Streetz Iz a Mutha