Sy Shackleford

5.5

Saint Blake :: Voice of a Saint

Sy ShacklefordMarch 5, 2019

Boston, MA-based multi-faceted musician Saint Blake recently released his debut EP "Voice of a Saint". From the album cover to the music itself, S.B. exhibits c... Read More...

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Sean Price & Small Professor :: ’86 Witness

Sy ShacklefordMarch 5, 2019

The year 1986 was a turning point in hip-hop. Although the nascent culture had started to invade middle class America through films such as "Wild Style" (1983),... Read More...

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Year 2018 in Review (by Sy Shackleford)

Sy ShacklefordJanuary 2, 2019

The Year 2018 in Review Author: Sy Shackleford I don't think I've paid more attention to the news as much as I have for 2018. Between now being forced to disce... Read More...

Year in Review

8.5

Masta Ace :: The Falling Season

Sy ShacklefordJanuary 2, 2019

Masta Ace has had a grand design with all of his solo records since 2001. With "Disposable Arts", he created a concept album that was partly a satire on the rap... Read More...

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The Diplomats :: Diplomatic Ties

Sy ShacklefordJanuary 2, 2019

It's been more than a decade since the Diplomats released an official group album. At their peak, the Cam'ron-led Harlem quartet kept one foot steeped in the mi... Read More...

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8.5

Masta Ace & Marco Polo :: A Breukelen Story

Sy ShacklefordNovember 20, 2018

"From where I stand, it's like the view is panoramic When my retirement is announced, the fans'll panic" With 30 years in the game, Brooklyn emcee Masta Ace ha... Read More...

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