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Amiri :: Just Diggin 3!

Clara WangApril 7, 2015

If the first "Just Diggin" tape is a midnight lounge and the second one a Harlem disco, the third Amiri beat tape, "Just Diggin 3," is a walk down a city block... Read More...

InstrumentalReview

6.5

Giano :: Upon Listening Vol. 1

Patrick TaylorMarch 24, 2015

Instrumental hip-hop is a tricky thing. Hip-hop production is meant to be in the background, providing space for an MC to rap. As such, hip-hop beats don't alwa... Read More...

InstrumentalReview

8.5

Dunc :: Cycles

Sy ShacklefordFebruary 17, 2015

One half of the Maryland-based alternative hip-hop duo D.T.M.D. (Dunc & Toine Makin' Dollas), Dunc steps into the spotlight in the same tradition as J. Dill... Read More...

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Amiri :: Just Diggin With Amiri

Clara WangFebruary 10, 2015

It's impossible to listen to "Just Diggin With Amiri," the latest beat tape by HiPNOTT producer Amiri, without nodding your head and smiling. <a href="http:... Read More...

InstrumentalReview

7.5

Betty Ford Boys :: Retox

Matt JostDecember 30, 2014

Typically the way to acclaim in hip-hop beatmaking is minimalism. From Larry Smith (R.I.P.) stripping (recorded) rap of its bespangled disco outfit with Run-D.M... Read More...

InstrumentalReview

8

Andy Stott :: Faith in Strangers

Patrick TaylorDecember 30, 2014

"Faith in Strangers" is Andy Stott's second album of 2014. He released "Drop the Vowels" earlier in the year as one-half of Millie and Andrea. His solo album ba... Read More...

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Reviews

Brother Ali :: Satisfied Soul

Fat Joe :: The World Changed On Me

The Alchemist :: The Alchemist Sandwich

Amiri :: Just Diggin 3!

Giano :: Upon Listening Vol. 1

Dunc :: Cycles

Amiri :: Just Diggin With Amiri

Betty Ford Boys :: Retox

Andy Stott :: Faith in Strangers