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6.5

Sole :: No Wising Up No Settling Down

Steve 'Flash' JuonAugust 22, 2023

"Huh, anti-social media, I ain't a meme!When you click like, generate money for the machineA popularity contest, privately owned sold and boughtby whoever beg ... Read More...

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7

Gemstones :: Blind Elephant

Steve 'Flash' JuonAugust 22, 2023

Why is it that when the late DMX offered a prayer on an album we'd vibe with it, but when a self-described Christian artist like Gemstones does it we're immedi... Read More...

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6.5

Saafir (Mr. No No) :: Trigonometry

Steve 'Flash' JuonAugust 15, 2023

It has been three years since I wrote about The WhoRidas contributions to rap being forgotten, and I don't think the community has gotten any better at preserv... Read More...

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8.5

Clams Casino :: Winter Flower

Steve 'Flash' JuonAugust 15, 2023

Patrick Taylor was once the man who did our deeper dives into Clams Casino albums. As P is on an extended hiatus (but always welcome back at any time) and we h... Read More...

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7.5

Beastie Boys :: Pretzel Nugget E.P.

Steve 'Flash' JuonAugust 15, 2023

With the undeniable truth that the Beastie Boys can't release new albums without Adam "MCA" Yauch, who sadly passed away in 2012, the only thing left for a Bea... Read More...

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3

Schoolly D :: International Supersport

Steve 'Flash' JuonAugust 8, 2023

I think "International Supersport" proves I'm a glutton for punishment. After "Reservoir Dog" I was ready to never review another Schoolly D album, despite my ... 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

Sole :: No Wising Up No Settling Down

Gemstones :: Blind Elephant

Saafir (Mr. No No) :: Trigonometry

Clams Casino :: Winter Flower

Beastie Boys :: Pretzel Nugget E.P.

Schoolly D :: International Supersport