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Smoke DZA & 183rd :: Ringside EP

Steve 'Flash' JuonOctober 21, 2014

Every now and then theRapReviews staff will debate the merits of what belongs in the Back to the Lab category. Though the ostensible purpose of its existence i... Read More...

Back to the LabEPReview

6

Saigon :: G.S.N.T.3. – The Troubled Times of Brian Carenard

Matt JostOctober 21, 2014

One of the main representatives of the 'mixtape rappers' era, Saigon had to wait an eternity to release his proper debut album. A little more over three years l... Read More...

LPReview

8

Akrobatik :: Built to Last

Steve 'Flash' JuonOctober 21, 2014

The title of "Built to Last" is both an affirmation and a reminder of Boston-based emcee Akrobatik's presence in hip-hop. It's possible some people had forgotte... Read More...

LPReview

6.5

Ray West & O.C. :: Ray’s Café

Matt JostOctober 21, 2014

From emo to cloud rap, from drug to weirdo rap, a lot of more recent rap music has been about capturing moods, however vaguely or precisely. "Ray's Café" excels... Read More...

LPReview

7.5

MarQ Spekt and Blockhead :: JustPlayWitIt

Patrick TaylorOctober 21, 2014

MarQ Spekt's career spans decades. He started out as a battle rapper in Philadelphia in the 90s before being signed to Subverse Records in 2000. That label fold... Read More...

LPReview

7.5

T.I. :: Paperwork

Steve 'Flash' JuonOctober 21, 2014

T.I. has ambitious plans for "Paperwork" - so grand that I admire his hustle but also so grandiose that I worry if it will all come to fruition. He talks about... Read More...

LPReview

Reviews

Fresh Daily & Parental :: These Things Take Time

Eric Biddines :: The Local Cafe

Hussein Fatal :: Ridin’ All Week On Em

Smoke DZA & 183rd :: Ringside EP

Saigon :: G.S.N.T.3. – The Troubled Times of Brian Carenard

Akrobatik :: Built to Last

Ray West & O.C. :: Ray’s Café

MarQ Spekt and Blockhead :: JustPlayWitIt

T.I. :: Paperwork