Review

8.5

Action Bronson :: Mr. Wonderful

Sy ShacklefordApril 7, 2015

In professional wrestling, athletes perform nearly every night. They become a different character, taking on a different name, identity and style of dress. Near... Read More...

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8.5

The 1978ers :: People of Today

Steve 'Flash' JuonApril 7, 2015

On my first go-around with the 1978ers I became singularly obsessed with the song "Act II" because of it sampling from the exact same source as the Masta Ace h... Read More...

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7

Big Moe :: City of Syrup

Matt JostApril 7, 2015

As DJ Screw and his roundtable of rappers (eventually known as the Screwed Up Click) continuously expanded beyond Houston's Southside with the legendary Screw t... Read More...

Back to the LabReview

5.5

Varsay :: The Grand Flipp EP

Steve 'Flash' JuonMarch 31, 2015

Varsay has the benefit of good timing. I was one review away from a dozen new articles for the website this week when his EP hit my inbox. I knew there was eno... Read More...

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5.5

Sadat X :: Never Left

Grant JonesMarch 31, 2015

With Lord Jamar spending his time ranting on DJ Vlad's YouTube channel, and Grand Puba's lack of recording activity, it falls on Sadat X's shoulders to keep th... Read More...

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8.5

Sareem Poems & Ess Be :: Beautiful Noise

Clara WangMarch 31, 2015

Sareem Poems teams up with Michigan-based producer Ess Be to deliver a mesmerizing swirl of uplifting cynicism and summative hooks in "Beautiful Noise." Sareem... Read More...

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Reviews

Onyx :: Lower East Side

Bumpy Knuckles & OG Jazzo :: Level Up

Central Cee :: Can’t Rush Greatness

Action Bronson :: Mr. Wonderful

The 1978ers :: People of Today

Big Moe :: City of Syrup

Varsay :: The Grand Flipp EP

Sadat X :: Never Left

Sareem Poems & Ess Be :: Beautiful Noise