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7.5

Esham :: Boomin’ Words From Hell

John-Michael BondSeptember 22, 2009

It seems every young buck with a chip on his shoulder thinks he's a bad ass, but what really makes a bad ass kid? In 1990, at the tender age of 13, Esham set a ... Read More...

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7

Various Artists :: New Jack City Soundtrack

Emanuel WallaceSeptember 15, 2009

In 1991, following in the footsteps of his famous father, independent film director Mario Van Peebles released his first theatrical film, "New Jack City". Cons... Read More...

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8

DJ Quik :: Quik Is the Name

Emanuel WallaceSeptember 8, 2009

"DJ Quik is in the muthafuckin' house, DJ Quik is in the muthafuckin' house!", was the proclamation made by a young rapper-slash-producer known to the governme... Read More...

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7.5

L.L. Cool J :: Bigger and Deffer

Emanuel WallaceSeptember 1, 2009

Two years after dropping out of high school and releasing his critically acclaimed debut album, "Radio", L.L. Cool J returned with 1987's "Bigger And Deffer". ... Read More...

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9.5

Gravediggaz :: 6 Feet Deep

John-Michael BondSeptember 1, 2009

What is horror rap? While some could point to a record like "6 Feet Deep," the Gravediggaz brilliant blood, guts, gore, and evil dripping debut, as a template f... Read More...

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Tim Fite :: Over the Counter Culture

Eric SirotaAugust 25, 2009

It is tempting to review Tim Fite's 2006 release, "Over the Counter Culture," without providing any background information about the album or artist. In some s... 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

Esham :: Boomin’ Words From Hell

Various Artists :: New Jack City Soundtrack

DJ Quik :: Quik Is the Name

L.L. Cool J :: Bigger and Deffer

Gravediggaz :: 6 Feet Deep

Tim Fite :: Over the Counter Culture