Review

8.5

Vakill :: God’s G.U.N.S.

Sy ShacklefordJuly 27, 2021

Donald “Vakill” Mason is the one Chicago emcee who I think can give Common a run for his money. Chicago’s rap scene draws heavily from elements in the east coa... Read More...

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6

Fatboi Sharif :: Gandhi Loves Children

Steve 'Flash' JuonJuly 27, 2021

This is actually the second time Fatboi Sharif has released "Gandhi Loves Children." By his own account "the world wasn't ready for it" last December. That mig... Read More...

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7.5

Cyrus Malachi :: The Blind Watchmaker

Matt JostJuly 27, 2021

"The Blind Watchmaker" sounds like the title of a tenderly thoughtful documentary about a real-life horologist who happens to be blind or of a fantasy novel an... Read More...

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6

Lil’ Cease :: The Wonderful World of Cease A Leo

Steve 'Flash' JuonJuly 27, 2021

A few years ago Faith Evans released an album in tribute to (or cashing in on) her late husband Christopher Wallace. Unnecessary or not Evans' CD did at least ... Read More...

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8.5

Vince Staples :: Vince Staples

Steve 'Flash' JuonJuly 20, 2021

Six years ago when we covered "Summertime '06" on RR, writer Zach Gase described Vince Staples as "wise beyond his years" at only 22 years old. Well damn, he's... Read More...

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6.5

Azariah :: Phase II: The Return Of Sloppy Smooth

Sy ShacklefordJuly 20, 2021

Rochester, NY emcee Azariah recently dropped “Phase II: The Return of Sloppy Smooth” and it’s only now, as I write this review, that I’ve noticed the juxtaposi... Read More...

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Reviews

Smif-N-Wessun :: Infinity

Blaque Spurm :: Spurmacidal Tendencies

Low Profile :: We’re In This Together

Vakill :: God’s G.U.N.S.

Fatboi Sharif :: Gandhi Loves Children

Cyrus Malachi :: The Blind Watchmaker

Lil’ Cease :: The Wonderful World of Cease A Leo

Vince Staples :: Vince Staples

Azariah :: Phase II: The Return Of Sloppy Smooth