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Ghostface Killah: Ghostdini (Album Review)

866 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
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KiD CuDi: Man On The Moon (The End of Day) (Album Review)

878 days ago Man On The Moon begins on a high note with "In My Dreams", a somber (yet concise) look into the mind of Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi. "Dreams" comes to a Read More 4
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Raekwon: Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II (Album Review)

884 days ago Before Jay-Z vividly painted Mafioso murals on Reasonable Doubt, before The Notorious B.I.G. rose to prominence as a kingpin on Life After Death, the Chef from Staten Island cooked up Read More 3
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Jay-Z: The Blueprint III (Album Review)

891 days ago It must be hard being Shawn Corey Carter. A beautiful wife in singer/actress Beyonce. Millions of dollars sitting in various bank accounts. His own brand new label in Roc Nation, Read More 8
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Trey Songz: Ready (Album Review)

896 days ago If there is one thing musicians have learned, it is that controversy sells in the music business. Despite “song covers” over numerous artists’ hit records and issuing standout mixtapes to Read More 5
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Joe Budden: Escape Route (Album Review)

911 days ago Is there any one person who understands the thoughts that encircle the mind of Joseph Anthony Budden II? Very outspoken, many perceive his confidence and openness to voice his opinion Read More 12
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Slaughterhouse: Slaughterhouse (Album Review)

919 days ago The saying “God always has a plan” really rings true when it comes to the creation of the Slaughterhouse movement. Moments away from erupting into arguably the greatest lyrical contest Read More 9
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Fabolous: Loso’s Way (Album Review)

940 days ago Since Nas’ controversial statement in 2006 that hip hop was dead, it would seem that emcees are hellbent on preserving it, mainly by way of the “concept” record. Following in Read More 22
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Maxwell: Blacksummers’night (Album Review)

952 days ago A sabbatical from music usually spells doom for any artist’s career, but most artists are not as revered as Maxwell. Eight years since his last studio release and thirteen years Read More 8
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Maino: If Tomorrow Comes (Album Review)

952 days ago TheKoalition.com Reviews Maino's Long-Delayed Debut Album.. Hi Haters! Read More 13
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Jeremih: Jeremih (Album Review)

957 days ago Jeremih Felton is in a tough spot. He did not know that he would be signed on the spot after performing for Def Jam’s L.A. Reid & Karen Kwak. He Read More 5
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Drake: So Far Gone (Album Review)

958 days ago Aubrey “Drake” Graham has come a long ways since his role as the physically disabled hoops star from Degrassi. Following the release of his initial mixtape, Room For Improvement, as Read More 5
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Mos Def: The Ecstatic (Album Review)

979 days ago By Christopher “DiZ” Lamb It has been a long three years for fans of the legendary Mos Def. After the release of experimental (yet still decent) opus, The New Danger Read More 3
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Electrik Red: How To Be A Lady (Vol. 1) (Album Review)

995 days ago Four young ladies. Two sets of childhood friends. The ravishing quartet, consisting of Binkie, Lesley, Naomi & Sarah, have come together to form the dynamic girl group Electrik Red. Their Read More 6
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Busta Rhymes: Back On My B.S. (Album Review)

999 days ago It’s amazing that even a veteran with an expansive sense of longevity as Busta Rhymes is not immune to the insufferable album pushback. Originally titled When Hell Freezes Over, his Read More 5

Eminem: Relapse (Album Review)

1007 days ago “Dr. West” finds Mr. Mathers preparing to exit rehabilitation and having a brief interaction with Dr. West, who encourages him to take a drink and give in to his dependence Read More 169
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Chrisette Michele: Epiphany (Album Review)

1016 days ago “And then it comes to me like an epiphany” - Chrisette Michele: Epiphany There was no place to go but up for Chrisette Michele Payne. After breathtaking cameos on albums Read More 111
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Asher Roth: Asleep In The Bread Aisle (Album Review)

1028 days ago It is not easy being a white emcee in hip hop. No one knows Asher Roth’s troubles more than veteran emcee Eminem; it is hard to break through in a Read More 1
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