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The new Common album looked as if it would be a fresh perspective on the race relations in America, but it barely scratches the surface of the divides that have made so much press over the past few years.
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After nearly two decades, A Tribe Called Quest returns to rap one last time without skipping a beat.
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Off We Got It from Here… Thank You 4 Your Service, the final album by veteran hip hop group A Tribe Called Quest, out now via Epic. Definitely check out their performance of the track on last night’s episode of Saturday Night Live if you’ve yet to:
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Aesop Rock and Homeboy Sandman drop another handful of free tracks to follow up their free 2015 EP Lice.
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Chicago rapper Mick Jenkins turns in a deeply flawed and shallow concept on his latest album.
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Mac Miller gets all in his feelings on his latest album.
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Top Dawg Entertainment’s Isaiah Rashad returns with his highly anticipated commercial full-length debut.
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After a series of promising mixtapes over the past few years, Chicago-based rapper Mick Jenkins is set to drop his debut studio album, titled The Healing Component, on September 23. This latest single that features BBNG is our favorite track of his in a while.
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Chicago’s Noname delivers one of this year’s most heartwarming and positive mixtapes, backing her earnest rap style with beautifully jazzy instrumentals.
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Formerly YC the Cynic, Kemba returns with a new name and a new album that explores some heavy, politically charged themes.