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Various Artists :: Wu-Chronicles

Steve 'Flash' JuonFebruary 9, 2021

From their inception the Wu-Tang Clan were masters of marketing and self-promotion. The ubiquitous Wu-Tang logo was so beloved that they had to create a Wu Wea... Read More...

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Ankhlejohn :: Lordy by Nature (UUV)

Robert AlbaziFebruary 2, 2021

On “Lordy By Nature (UUV)” Washington DC MC Ankhlejohn bitterly describes the violent and chaotic world of professional car-jacking. The “UUV” in the title ref... Read More...

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MF DOOM :: The Missing Notebook Rhymes

Steve 'Flash' JuonJanuary 26, 2021

"The Missing Notebook Rhymes" is one of the most accurate album titles of all time, but explaining why requires a few background details. The relationship betw... Read More...

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JJ DOOM :: Bookhead EP

Steve 'Flash' JuonJanuary 19, 2021

In the wake of Daniel Dumile's passing there's been more time to examine his extensive catalogue of hip-hop music as a soloist and in collaboration with other ... Read More...

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Queen Latifah :: Black Reign

Steve 'Flash' JuonJanuary 19, 2021

It's easy to take for granted the number of powerful black women in hip-hop these days -- Lizzo, Megan Thee Stallion, Sa-Roc, Nicki Minaj, Rapsody -- the list ... Read More...

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Jamal :: Last Chance, No Breaks

Steve 'Flash' JuonJanuary 19, 2021

The early 1990's featured an explosion of pre-teen and teenage rappers in a blatant attempt to market rap music to a younger audience. Success breeds imitatio... Read More...

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Reviews

Kendrick Lamar :: GNX

Chino XL :: Darkness and Other Colors

BossMan Dlow :: Dlow Curry

Various Artists :: Wu-Chronicles

Ankhlejohn :: Lordy by Nature (UUV)

MF DOOM :: The Missing Notebook Rhymes

JJ DOOM :: Bookhead EP

Queen Latifah :: Black Reign

Jamal :: Last Chance, No Breaks