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On most tracks, not even Kanye’s excellent production is enough to save Nasir from Nas himself.
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Backed by production from 9th Wonder and his team, Black Thought comes through with five tracks of STRAIGHT BARS on Streams of Thought, Vol. 1.
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The debut album from Philly hip hop artist Tierra Whack is an endearing set of pop rap and alternative R&B miniatures.
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New York-originating rapper Aesop Rock has been known throughout his career for his relentlessly wordy and enigmatic style, and his new single “Klutz” is no exception. The dark and paranoid song is a testament to his status as a top-tier wordsmith – no hook or refrain necessary; just bar after bar
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Electronic producer Girl Talk is best known for his mashup albums that came out in the second half of the 2000s. On Night Ripper, Feed the Animals, and All Day, he mixed classic pop and rock songs with the top hip hop and pop tunes of the day. Though the
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Vacation in Hell has its share of great songs, but many of the deep cuts find the Zombies punching below their weight.
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While the quality of Invasion of Privacy drops off a bit in the second half, it’s overall a promising commercial debut for Cardi B.
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Though a bit predictable and restrained, Czarface Meets Metal Face is a solid collaboration that’s a cut above both parties’ most recent work.
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Yesterday, Brooklyn rap trio Flatbush Zombies released a new single titled “U&I.” It’s taken from their sophomore album, Vacation in Hell, which is set to be released on April 6 via the Zombies’ Glorious Dead imprint. The group’s studio debut, 3001: A Laced Odyssey, came out
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Despite the bouncy production, good feature spots, and Logic’s technical ability, Bobby Tarantino II is just as inconsequential as its predecessor.
