jazz rap
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There are several punchy, aggressive cuts on this new Logic mixtape, but the rest of it is an unremarkable fan project to hold listeners over ’til the next commercial release.
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Chance the Rapper returns with a new mixtape fusing the sounds of jazz, hip hop, and gospel.
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Several years ago, Kendrick Lamar was hip hop’s underdog. Today, he’s dropping what’s possibly the best rap album of the decade.
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Ontario jazz fusion trio BADBADNOTGOOD and the Wu-Tang’s Ghost Face Killah get together for a collaborative album that’s a little more exciting in billing than in execution.
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Husky-voiced Chicago rapper Mick Jenkins drops a moving and metaphorical video for his upcoming project titled The Water[s]. It’s officially out August 12th. “Jazz” features a beautiful, minimal beat that’s guided by what I think are some gleaming vibraphone melodies. I love the way the chorus swells,
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Blu’s latest album is pure ambition hampered by an incredibly weak recording.
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Charle Brwn – EP by deM atlaS Technically proficient Minnesota rapper deM atlaS comes through with some speedy flows and thoughtful bars on this latest EP of his, Charlie Brwn. Enjoy!
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Indiana rapper Freddie “Gangsta” Gibbs teams up with legendary hip hop producer Madlib for one of the most essential hip hop albums of the year.
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Chicago hip hop eccentric Mick Jenkins has a new single and video out titled “Roots,” which showcases the MC’s spacey flow and clever bars. While he may be too subtle and downplayed to have a legit hit, this guy will surely blow up with those who like their hip
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Chicago rapper and singer Chance The Rapper comes through with a more ambitious mixtape with Acid Rap, improving upon his production, hooks, and recording quality. A lot of the beats on this project are impressive as hell, but Chance often puts hooks, ad-libs, and instrumentals ahead of the quality and
