Review

5

Slum Village :: Trinity (Past, Present and Future)

Steve 'Flash' JuonAugust 13, 2002

It's no secret that in the world of underground hip-hop elitism (what some derisively refer to as "backpacker rap") Slum Village is often the dividing line for... Read More...

LPReview

6.5

Rime Royal :: The Royalties EP

Matt JostAugust 13, 2002

Every region has its premier rhyme spitters that are feared by opponents and worshipped by fans. Judging from their promotional EP, Cleveland's Rime Royal must... Read More...

EPReview

6.5

Daz Dillinger :: This Is the Life I Lead

Steve 'Flash' JuonAugust 8, 2002

Fairly or not, the half of Tha Dogg Pound that always got jocked for his lyrics and rhymes was Philly born and raised Kurupt. Daz Dillinger always got his prop... Read More...

LPReview

7.5

Trick Daddy :: Thug Holiday

Steve 'Flash' JuonAugust 8, 2002

What elevates a rap artist from regional sensation to national or international superstar varies greatly. Sometimes it's a hit single that catches the attentio... Read More...

LPReview

6

DJ Next :: Back to the Grill, Again

Damon BrownAugust 6, 2002

Mix tapes are a dime a dozen, but not many rep Beantown. Boston's DJ Next gets an A+ for humor -- the cover of "Back to the Grill, Again" (named for a classic ... Read More...

MixtapeReview

6.5

Various Artists :: Definitive Jux Presents Vol. 2

NoixeAugust 6, 2002

"Definitive Jux Presents Vol. 2" lends itself to comparisons with Rawkus Records' "Soundbombing" series, on which upcoming singles are also mixed with big name... Read More...

CompilationReview

Reviews

Kendrick Lamar :: GNX

Chino XL :: Darkness and Other Colors

BossMan Dlow :: Dlow Curry

Slum Village :: Trinity (Past, Present and Future)

Rime Royal :: The Royalties EP

Daz Dillinger :: This Is the Life I Lead

Trick Daddy :: Thug Holiday

DJ Next :: Back to the Grill, Again

Various Artists :: Definitive Jux Presents Vol. 2