Review

7.5

The 7A3 :: Coolin’ in Cali

Steve 'Flash' JuonDecember 6, 2022

There's a wry irony to "Coolin' in Cali." The 7A3 might have been completely forgotten by history were it not for one fact -- their DJ was Lawrence Muggerud. B... Read More...

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7.5

Marlowe :: Marlowe 3

Grant JonesDecember 6, 2022

Marlowe is North Carolina emcee Solemn Brigham and Seattle producer L’Orange, named after the famous English playwright Christopher Marlowe. It's an interestin... Read More...

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7

We Are Band Nerds :: Forget Me Nots

Steve 'Flash' JuonDecember 6, 2022

With a name like We Are Band Nerds there's no question this is a self-effacing rap group. Or is that a nu metal group? They don't seem like they're out to pick... Read More...

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9.5

Nas :: King’s Disease III

Grant JonesNovember 29, 2022

Nas returns once more with Hit-Boy for "King's Disease III", following an upward trajectory from "King's Disease", "King's Disease II" and last year's "Magic" ... Read More...

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8.5

Illogic :: The Transition

Steve 'Flash' JuonNovember 29, 2022

There are a few emcees who I look forward to listening to just because of the pure joy they exhibit in rocking a microphone. Pharoahe Monch, Lyrics Born, Slug,... Read More...

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8.5

Montener the Menace :: The Miserable Git Next Door

Sy ShacklefordNovember 29, 2022

I don’t know if it was intentional, but the third album from English rapper Montener the Menace seems to correspond with his sophomore album, at least in terms... Read More...

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Reviews

Blueface :: Free Blueface

Independent as F*** : Underground Hip Hop from 1995-2005

Quadeca :: Scrapyard

The 7A3 :: Coolin’ in Cali

Marlowe :: Marlowe 3

We Are Band Nerds :: Forget Me Nots

Nas :: King’s Disease III

Illogic :: The Transition

Montener the Menace :: The Miserable Git Next Door