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Genius/GZA :: Beneath the Surface

Oli StandingAugust 15, 2002

Imagine this - it's 1999, and six years ago your group dropped one of the most acclaimed and influential hip-hop debuts of all time. A couple of years later you... Read More...

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4.5

The Slug Crumbs :: The Diatomaceous Earth EP

Matt JostAugust 15, 2002

One of the most important hip-hop songs of all time has to be Digital Underground's "Doowutchyalike." Not only was it a party favorite, it spread a message thr... Read More...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Reviews

Brother Ali :: Satisfied Soul

Fat Joe :: The World Changed On Me

The Alchemist :: The Alchemist Sandwich

Genius/GZA :: Beneath the Surface

The Slug Crumbs :: The Diatomaceous Earth EP

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

Rime Royal :: The Royalties EP

Daz Dillinger :: This Is the Life I Lead

Trick Daddy :: Thug Holiday