The Roots

7.5

Various Artists :: Okayplayer True Notes Vol. 1

Matt BaroneMay 4, 2004

?uestlove of The Roots could be considered one of the defining authorities on quality hip-hop music, with both years of experience under his belt and an eclect... Read More...

CompilationReview

7.5

Various Artists :: Brown Sugar Soundtrack

Steve 'Flash' JuonFebruary 10, 2004

For no good reason whatsoever, RapReviews has overlooked reviewing this soundtrack. It's a mistake I intend to rectify. "The Black Album." Dante Smith, b.k.a. ... Read More...

ReviewSoundtrack

7.5

Rahzel :: Rahzel’s Greatest Knockouts

Steve 'Flash' JuonDecember 2, 2003

Beatboxing. The term itself sounds pugilistic, as though eardrums were being attacked with body blows and uppercuts. To critics who understand little about hip... Read More...

LPReview

8.5

The Roots :: Phrenology

Steve 'Flash' JuonDecember 3, 2002

For those who have followed The Roots since their underground debut "Organix" in 1993, it's been a long strange journey. The pendulum has swung to both extreme... Read More...

LPReview

7

Various Artists :: Rawkus Records Presents Soundbombing III

Steve 'Flash' JuonJune 11, 2002

The Rawkus compilation "Soundbombing" has in a very short time become synonymous with the highest caliber quality underground hip-hop. The first edition was a ... Read More...

CompilationReview

7

The Roots :: Organix

DJ FatboyJune 23, 2000

Was it better when the Roots were still Square? Before they became righteous "saviors" of "real" hip hop? Yeah. And No. "Organix" was released in 1993, and not... Read More...

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