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4

Bomb and Hype :: 117

Matt JostMay 14, 2002

When people complain about the ongoing 'commercialization' of rap music I usually try not to listen. But even I start to worry when I see rappers giving media-t... Read More...

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6

Eddie Haskill :: Verse-Atility

Damon BrownApril 25, 2002

Like his Leave It To Beaver namesake, rapper Eddie Haskill's got issues, which is evident from the CD cover. Imagine Nas's classic Illmatic cover, except the g... Read More...

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4

The Landlords :: Rent’s Due

Matt JostApril 23, 2002

Pop culture continues to be a source of inspiration for rappers of all sorts. Meet The Landlords, the Chicago-based duo of Mr. Roper and Furlee, posing on what... Read More...

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6.5

Arecee :: Direction for Children

Matt JostJanuary 24, 2002

Underground rap is here to stay. I'm not sure if the same can be said for mainstream rap. The reason for that: what is 'mainstream' is ultimately defined by a ... Read More...

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7.5

24OD :: 24OD

Matt JostJanuary 18, 2002

Hip-hop isn't exactly the perfect musical backdrop to chill out to, at least for me it isn't. It demands too much attention. You somehow just can't igno... Read More...

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Mike Control :: The Introduction

Mr. SOctober 9, 2001

In todays hip hop scene, often there are complaints that rap music has become stagnant, clogged with so-called MCs doing their best Jay-Z impression, over-util... Read More...

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Reviews

Rich Amiri :: War Ready

Year 2024 in Review (Grant Jones)

Trinidad James :: Daddy Issues

Bomb and Hype :: 117

Eddie Haskill :: Verse-Atility

The Landlords :: Rent’s Due

Arecee :: Direction for Children

24OD :: 24OD

Mike Control :: The Introduction