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8.5

The Brand New Heavies :: Heavy Rhyme Experience: Vol. 1

Matt JostMarch 20, 2007

It is not unusual for a British band to be well received in America. It happened to The Beatles. It happened to The Rolling Stones. It happened to Iron Maiden, ... Read More...

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8.5

Mobb Deep :: Murda Muzik

Justin 'Tha Shiznute' ChandlerMarch 13, 2007

Even today, I remember the day I purchased "Murda Muzik" quite well. After a slew of label issues, which seems to be synonymous with Mobb Deep, the much antici... Read More...

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9

The Krown Rulers :: Paper Chase

Matt JostMarch 13, 2007

So you are a young hip-hop fan who has moved on from the first random purchase and discovers new musical marvels every day. Living in the here and now, you are... Read More...

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9.5

The Pharcyde :: Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde

Jordan SelboMarch 6, 2007

Much like the Wu a short while later, in 1992 The Pharcyde entered the hip hop landscape as a fully-formed entity, not only a dope-ass group but damn near a va... Read More...

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8.5

Grand Daddy I.U. :: Smooth Assassin

Steve 'Flash' JuonMarch 6, 2007

"Where are they now?" When Nas posed this question to hip-hop heads on his most recent album, he namechecked dozens of artists not heard from since the 1990's ... Read More...

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9

Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth :: The Main Ingredient

Matt TomerFebruary 27, 2007

Being a fan of Pete Rock is a glorious luxury. Seeing the name on the production credits is like satisfaction guaranteed, and with a catalog so vast as his, it'... Read More...

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Reviews

Ché Noir x The Other Guys :: No Validation

DaBaby :: HOW TF IS THIS A MIXTAPE?

Jabee :: The Spirit Is Willing, But The Flesh Is Weak

The Brand New Heavies :: Heavy Rhyme Experience: Vol. 1

Mobb Deep :: Murda Muzik

The Krown Rulers :: Paper Chase

The Pharcyde :: Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde

Grand Daddy I.U. :: Smooth Assassin

Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth :: The Main Ingredient