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7.5

Ras Kass :: Soul On Ice [demo]

Alex SheremetNovember 4, 2008

It's not his fault, but Ras Kass's demo tape has become the perfect gimmick, at least in some circles. Just think: a real artist is stuck with a label that fail... Read More...

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Vakill :: The Darkest Cloud

Alex SheremetOctober 28, 2008

These days, I suspect it's easy to learn about most things, but I'm still stuck when it comes to Art. I say this humbly, but also critically â€“ in poetry, the... Read More...

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7.5

Paris :: Unleashed

Pedro 'DJ Complejo' HernandezOctober 28, 2008

Paris exemplifies what a rap career should look like. After one hit album, Paris' label tried to censor him due to his controversial art work. Paris sued his o... Read More...

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9

Kano :: Home Sweet Home

Jay SoulOctober 28, 2008

Thank goodness Jay-Z didn't blow up at the same age that Nas did. Jigga, aged 20, wouldn't have handled it as well as Carter, aged 26. Some people just need a ... Read More...

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8.5

Shad :: When This Is Over

Guido SternSeptember 16, 2008

"The suckers and frauds with soft stamina don't trouble meDuck or I'll damage ya on camera or publiclyWhen I utter these subtleties... brother pleaseI'm the bi... Read More...

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9.5

Dr. Dre :: The Chronic

Jay SoulAugust 26, 2008

And so another Olympics comes and goes. Sixteen glorious days, countless memories and some truly legendary moments to savour forever. China managed to pull off ... Read More...

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Reviews

Tory Lanez :: PETERSON

Ganksta NIP :: Psychotic Genius

Lordz of Brooklyn :: All in the Family

Ras Kass :: Soul On Ice [demo]

Vakill :: The Darkest Cloud

Paris :: Unleashed

Kano :: Home Sweet Home

Shad :: When This Is Over

Dr. Dre :: The Chronic