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J.Cole – Cole World (The Sideline Story) [Album Review]

149 days ago Since entering high school, LeBron James has been anointed as the heir to Michael Jordan’s NBA throne, both in regards to championship success and marketability.  As the young prince of Read More 11
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The Weeknd – Thursday [Album Review]

181 days ago Rakeem gives us the low down on the The Weeknd's new album Thursday.  Read More 182
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Teedra Moses: Luxurious Undergrind Mixtape Review

222 days ago Rakeem gives us the low down on the new Teedra Moses mixtape, Luxurious Undergrind. Read More 13
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Album Review: Maybach Music Group – Self-Made

278 days ago Maybach Music Group: Self-Made Album Review Read More 7
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Big K.R.I.T.: Return Of 4Eva [Album Review]

328 days ago Rakeem tells you what he thinks of recent Def Jam signee Big K.R.I.T's free album, Return Of 4Eva Read More 1
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Lupe Fiasco: Lasers [Album Review]

352 days ago Lupe Fiasco Lasers [Album Review] Producers: Kane Beatz, Alex da Kid, The Audibles, Needlz, King David, Miykal Snoddy, Ishi, The Buchanans, Jerry Duplessis, Syience. Anarchy. The symbol that takes the presence of Read More 7
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Kanye West: My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy [Album Review]

467 days ago She wants me to get a good ass job (just like everybody)… Hidden amongst an interlude on his immaculate debut opus, Kanye West’s plans to end his college-themed series of Read More 0
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Joe Budden: Mood Muzik 4 (A Turn 4 The Worst) [Album Review]

475 days ago “Music is just what feelings sound like.” No truer words have been spoken then by Joe Budden on album opener ‘Hiatus’, then presented on Mood Muzik 3. Merely music for Read More 0
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Rick Ross: Teflon Don [Album Review]

582 days ago   Rick Ross Teflon Don Producers: Kanye West; No I.D.; Danja; J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League; The Inkredibles; Clark Kent & The Remedy; Lex Luger; The Olympicks Akin to a Hollywood blockbuster in Read More 1
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Big Boi: Sir Lucious Left Foot (Album Review)

596 days ago Big Boi Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son Of Chico Dusty Producers: Scott Storch; André 3000; Organized Noize; Lil’ Jon; Salaam Remi; Mr. DJ; J. Beats; Knightheat; DJ Speedy; Cut Read More 0
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Eminem: Recovery (Album Review)

611 days ago Eminem Recovery Producers: Alex da Kid, Boi-1da, Emile, DJ Khalil, Dr. Dre, Havoc, Jim Jonsin, Just Blaze, Denaun Porter, Supa Dups, Script Sherpherd In the case of a writer, there Read More 18
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Drake: Thank Me Later (Album Review)

628 days ago This was what Aubrey “Drake” Graham foreshadowed; the drastic change monetary gain has on one’s art and lifestyle. For many artists, making millions of dollars is the source of Read More 228
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B.o.B: The Adventures Of Bobby Ray (Album Review)

667 days ago Fan favorite “Cloud 9” and even his original first single “I’ll Be In The Sky” would prove prophetic as with every mixtape and song released, the consensus backed and determined Read More 4
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Erykah Badu: New Amerykah Pt. 2: Return Of The Ankh (Album Review)

693 days ago Redefining a genre must be heavy on the brain. That is the only plausible explanation for such a void left between studio releases for Erykah Badu. After five years, the Read More 97
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Raheem DeVaughn: The Love – War Masterpeace (Album Review)

719 days ago While DeVaughn’s niche lie in his penchant for love melodies, The Love & War Masterpeace additionally sees him tackle subject matter of a political and social nature comparable to Marvin Read More 0
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Corinne Bailey Rae: The Sea (Album Review)

755 days ago Loss. It is more than a feeling. It is an inevitable, yet a crushing punch that will force its way into the lives of all. It is not the damage Read More 82
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Wale: Attention Deficit (Album Review)

834 days ago It feels as if he was stamped a “XXL Freshman” so long ago, but in the past two years, Wale Folarin has utilized every possible outlet in order to keep Read More 133
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Royce Da 5’9″: Street Hop (Album Review)

855 days ago “This is straight up, pioneer driven/ I ain’t stoppin till I am, where Em is” ~ Royce Da 5’9″: 8-11 (Freestyle) As regarded a city as there is in America, Read More 1
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Ghostface Killah: Ghostdini (Album Review)

877 days ago There comes a time in every veteran emcee’s career where an epiphany occurs and their music begins to reflect ambitious thoughts they have kept within the depths of their mind Read More 5