Sy Shackleford

8.5

Vakill :: God’s G.U.N.S.

Sy ShacklefordJuly 27, 2021

Donald “Vakill” Mason is the one Chicago emcee who I think can give Common a run for his money. Chicago’s rap scene draws heavily from elements in the east coa... Read More...

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6.5

Azariah :: Phase II: The Return Of Sloppy Smooth

Sy ShacklefordJuly 20, 2021

Rochester, NY emcee Azariah recently dropped “Phase II: The Return of Sloppy Smooth” and it’s only now, as I write this review, that I’ve noticed the juxtaposi... Read More...

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7

Judas and the Black Messiah :: The Inspired Soundtrack

Sy ShacklefordJuly 13, 2021

Earlier this year, the Shaka King-directed “Judas and the Black Messiah” was aptly released during Black History month along with its accompanying soundtracks.... Read More...

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6

Priest Da Nomad :: Out Da House

Sy ShacklefordJuly 13, 2021

Billed as the first post-COVID hip-hop album, DMV artist Priest Da Nomad takes the listener on a somewhat short and vivid journey “Out Da House”. The restricti... Read More...

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Hip-Hop Legend Chuck D Announces New Project

Sy ShacklefordJune 22, 2021

The seemingly pre-arranged marriage between hip-hop and comic book cultures is nothing new. Though the latter had been considered something of pejorative (read... Read More...

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6.5

DMX :: Exodus

Sy ShacklefordJune 1, 2021

The passing of DMX this past April came as a shock. Considering how his eighth studio album, “Exodus”, was slated by the man himself to be something of a comeb... Read More...

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Reviews

OMB Bloodbath :: Blood Sample

Vakill :: God’s G.U.N.S.

Fatboi Sharif :: Gandhi Loves Children

Vakill :: God’s G.U.N.S.

Azariah :: Phase II: The Return Of Sloppy Smooth

Judas and the Black Messiah :: The Inspired Soundtrack

Priest Da Nomad :: Out Da House

Hip-Hop Legend Chuck D Announces New Project

DMX :: Exodus

Sy Shackleford