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8.5

Vince Staples :: Big Fish Theory

Patrick TaylorJune 27, 2017

In a recent Pitchfork interview, Long Beach rapper Vince Staples spoke to the deeper meaning behind his lyrics. "It's not for me to answer," He said. "I'm askin... Read More...

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7

DJ Khaled :: Grateful

Steve 'Flash' JuonJune 27, 2017

This didn't need to be a double album. Before DJ Khaled fans take exception and fly off the handle, let me clarify that I'm referring to the packaging and NOT t... Read More...

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7.5

Bonelang :: Venn Diagrams, Pt. I

Patrick TaylorJune 27, 2017

Bonelang are a mutli-ethnic hip-hop duo from Chicago whose EP title references a 25-foot tall Venn diagram the duo constructed out of bones, cacti, soil, and su... Read More...

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7.5

Kool G Rap :: Return of the Don

Steve 'Flash' JuonJune 20, 2017

Respect for Kool G Rap is such in hip-hop that stories about him are apocryphal after over 30 years in the rap game. One such tale holds that Christop... Read More...

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6

Faith Evans & The Notorious B.I.G. :: The King & I

Steve 'Flash' JuonJune 20, 2017

After "Duets in 2005 and "Greatest Hits" in 2007, it seemed like we were finally done with posthumous releases featuring the late great Christopher Wallace... Read More...

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6.5

Queen LEFT :: D8

Steve 'Flash' JuonJune 13, 2017

Rochester native Queen LEFT hits two underrepresented demographics for hip-hop - feminine voices and parts of New York state not directly related to New York Ci... Read More...

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Reviews

Nenjah Nycist x Trust One :: I Hope These Gems Stay With You

Lil Uzi Vert :: Lil Uzi Vert vs. the World

Young Thug :: I’m Up

Vince Staples :: Big Fish Theory

DJ Khaled :: Grateful

Bonelang :: Venn Diagrams, Pt. I

Kool G Rap :: Return of the Don

Faith Evans & The Notorious B.I.G. :: The King & I

Queen LEFT :: D8