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The Legion :: Theme + Echo = Krill

Matt JostFebruary 20, 2018

At one point, The Legion must have had a clear conception of what in 1994 could eventually be heard on their debut album: We're going to represent for the BX an... Read More...

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MC Breed :: 20 Below

Matt JostFebruary 20, 2018

A major website once noted that 'Flint, Michigan isn't exactly known for its rappers.' While that may be true today, three rap acts put Flint on the map for the... Read More...

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8.5

EPMD :: Unfinished Business

Steve 'Flash' JuonDecember 19, 2017

It's not easy for me to be objective about EPMD. When people pose the "stranded on a desert island" question, I always put both "Strictly Business" and "Busines... Read More...

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Das EFX :: Hold it Down

Steve 'Flash' JuonDecember 5, 2017

Skoob: "Aiyyo emcees is irrelevant, and delicate to the texture But this style of mines is well defined like Webster's Ain't a badder nigga raw from the jaw tha... Read More...

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Various Artists :: So So Def Bass All-Stars Vol. II

Steve 'Flash' JuonJuly 11, 2017

There was a period from the early to late 1990's when the name Jermaine Dupri was synonymous with hits. Fresh off the youthful hip-hop sensation of his creation... Read More...

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2.5

Bottom Posse :: 2 Saggin’ Straight From Hell

Matt JostMay 23, 2017

For all its prevalence in the music itself, it still wasn't easy for rap to get the n word on the front page. Raekwon's "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx Niggaz" was abb... Read More...

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Reviews

Year 2024 in Review (Sy Shackleford)

Year 2024 in Review (Steve ‘Flash’ Juon)

Quezz Ruthless :: Y.N.S (Deluxe)

The Legion :: Theme + Echo = Krill

MC Breed :: 20 Below

EPMD :: Unfinished Business

Das EFX :: Hold it Down

Various Artists :: So So Def Bass All-Stars Vol. II

Bottom Posse :: 2 Saggin’ Straight From Hell