Capitol Records

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Beastie Boys :: Root Down EP

Steve 'Flash' JuonNovember 16, 2021

From its release in 1994 to the present day, "Ill Communication" remains one of my favorite Beastie Boys albums (R.I.P. MCA). I'm sure it doesn't hurt that I w... Read More...

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Boogie Boys :: Romeo Knight

Steve 'Flash' JuonAugust 17, 2021

I'm gonna be dead honest here -- I thought the Boogie Boys were a one hit wonder. The only song of theirs I ever heard was 1985's "A Fly Girl," and for a one h... Read More...

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6.5

Mantronix :: In Full Effect

Steve 'Flash' JuonJune 1, 2021

"In Full Effect" was the last Mantronix album featuring the original lineup of DJ Kurtis Mantronik (Kurtis el Khaleel) and MC Tee (Touré Embden). Released in 1... Read More...

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C.P.O. :: To Hell and Black

Steve 'Flash' JuonMay 18, 2021

My affection for N.W.A as a young'un was such that I wanted anything in hip-hop even remotely connected to the group. It wasn't enough to have every solo album... Read More...

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Lil Yachty :: Lil Boat 2

Steve 'Flash' JuonJune 2, 2020

Miles Parks McCollum b/k/a Lil Yachty first arrived on the national scene with the release of "Lil Boat" in 2016. He had built his rep on a Soundcloud song tha... Read More...

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M.C. Hammer :: Please Hammer Don’t Hurt ‘Em

Steve 'Flash' JuonJune 24, 2008

Stanley Kirk Burrell holds a unique place in hip-hop history as the first rapper to go diamond - selling more than ten million copies of just one album. Many of... Read More...

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Reviews

RJ Payne :: Leatherface 3

Soulja Boy :: Big Draco

Fu-Schnickens :: F.U. Don’t Take It Personal

Beastie Boys :: Root Down EP

Boogie Boys :: Romeo Knight

Mantronix :: In Full Effect

C.P.O. :: To Hell and Black

Lil Yachty :: Lil Boat 2

M.C. Hammer :: Please Hammer Don’t Hurt ‘Em