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7.5

RJD2 :: Visions Out of Limelight

Sy ShacklefordJune 25, 2024

At first glance of the cover for RJD2’s latest album, my first thoughts were “Maggot Brain” and “Dare Iz a Darkside”. Visual homage to Funkadelic and Redman no... Read More...

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8.5

Brenky :: Easy Focus

Steve 'Flash' JuonJune 11, 2024

If you're a long time reader of RapReviews you know I like to learn more about artists before I review their work. Brenky though is a bit of an enigma. I found... Read More...

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7.5

Macintosh Plus :: Floral Shoppe

Steve 'Flash' JuonFebruary 13, 2024

Today's review is a journey. Much like the introduction to the most famous version of Eric B. & Rakim's single "Paid In Full," this is a journey into sound... Read More...

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8

J Dilla :: Welcome 2 Detroit Instrumental

Steve 'Flash' JuonJanuary 16, 2024

I admit up front this is an odd choice. I'm reviewing the "Welcome 2 Detroit Instrumental" instead of the original J Dilla album it spawned from. You'll have t... Read More...

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9

J Dilla :: Dillatronic

Steve 'Flash' JuonJanuary 2, 2024

As much as I had to admit it, there were so many posthumous J Dilla releases that I lost track by the time "Dillatronic" dropped. My fondness for the late Mr. ... Read More...

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8

Blue Sky Black Death :: Noir

Steve 'Flash' JuonDecember 12, 2023

"Noir" is an interesting juxtaposition of the new and old. It was originally released in 2011 back at the peak of Blue Sky Black Death, then reissued a decade ... Read More...

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Reviews

Young Scooter :: Fast Lane Juugin

redveil :: learn 2 swim

Egyptian Lover :: One Track Mind

RJD2 :: Visions Out of Limelight

Brenky :: Easy Focus

Macintosh Plus :: Floral Shoppe

J Dilla :: Welcome 2 Detroit Instrumental

J Dilla :: Dillatronic

Blue Sky Black Death :: Noir