Review

7.5

Jah Thomas :: Stop Yu Loafin

Patrick TaylorJune 11, 2013

I sometimes wonder what the lawyers who clear samples for American recording artists would make of Jamaican dancehall albums from the 70s. Biz Markie and De La... Read More...

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7.5

Statik Selektah :: Extended Play

Steve 'Flash' JuonJune 11, 2013

Statik Selektah is one of those hitmen for hire you bring in on an album when you need a hot boom bap track to get the heads talking. His beats aren't always g... Read More...

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7.5

Factor :: Woke Up Alone

Steve 'Flash' JuonJune 11, 2013

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada's own Factor has made his living working with unconventional and at times polarizing rap artists. In fact I'll be the first to ... Read More...

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9

Qwel & Maker :: Beautiful Raw

Steve 'Flash' JuonJune 11, 2013

It's a well known fact even our reviewers will admit - Qwel & Maker are stereotyped as hip-hop for nerds. I suppose when your name starts with a Q and you'... Read More...

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8

J. Cole :: Born Sinner

Jay SoulJune 11, 2013

Oh, Hip Hop. We used to get classic social commentary; nowadays, it's more like social network comments. There is no doubt that the art of making an album has ... Read More...

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8

Rich Quick :: Sad Songz

Steve 'Flash' JuonJune 11, 2013

It would be fair to say Rich Quick's name is chosen with a wry sense of humor - he's likely to get anything but. That's not for lack of talent - in fact he's a... Read More...

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Reviews

Mac Miller :: Balloonerism

Dan-e-o :: Vigilante

RXKNephew :: I Recently Died and Came Back to Life

Jah Thomas :: Stop Yu Loafin

Statik Selektah :: Extended Play

Factor :: Woke Up Alone

Qwel & Maker :: Beautiful Raw

J. Cole :: Born Sinner

Rich Quick :: Sad Songz