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6.5

Hoodrich Pablo Juan :: Free Hood

Steve 'Flash' JuonNovember 7, 2023

The title of Hoodrich Pablo Juan's "Free Hood" is not a coincidence. The Atlanta by way of Newark rapper born Sterling Leroy Pennix Jr. accepted a plea bargain... Read More...

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8

Nobody :: And Everything Else…

Steve 'Flash' JuonNovember 7, 2023

Even though they are similarly named, Nobody is not to be confused for the Knobody that produced hits for Jay-Z, Akon and Big Pun among others, NOR the equally... Read More...

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6.5

Teflon :: 2 Sides to Every Story

Grant JonesOctober 31, 2023

I’m always amazed at how far M.O.P.’s “Ante Up” song reaches, considering it’s an unabashed celebration of robbing suckers for their jewelry. Just this week, I... Read More...

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6.5

Dr Lekta :: The Manuscript

Sy ShacklefordOctober 31, 2023

Hip-hop from the United Kingdom has gradually received more play in the United States over the years. Apart from Harlem’s Dipset having UK artists S.A.S. as pa... Read More...

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8.5

Rasheed Chappell & Little Vic :: A Portrait Of

Grant JonesOctober 31, 2023

It took some additional research to differentiate Rasheed Chappell from Little Vic, as I'm familiar with the latter emcee but hadn't heard of Rasheed before, o... Read More...

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7

Odetari :: XIII SORROWS

Steve 'Flash' JuonOctober 31, 2023

The "rags to riches" story in music rings alarm bells for me. It's a convenient narrative for the music industry to trot out every now and then to convince two... Read More...

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Reviews

Bobby Shmurda x lougotcash :: SHMURDAGOTCASH

Matt OX & Surf Gang :: OXygen

5ive-O :: If U R Not Part Uv Da Solution…

Hoodrich Pablo Juan :: Free Hood

Nobody :: And Everything Else…

Teflon :: 2 Sides to Every Story

Dr Lekta :: The Manuscript

Rasheed Chappell & Little Vic :: A Portrait Of

Odetari :: XIII SORROWS