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EPMD - Strictly Business
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alanp0099 on January 2, 2009
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"Oh yes, EPMD are all about chillin' like villains. This album is so different from most albums released in the "golden age" of rap. The music is laid-back, soulful and funky. They spit the dopest rhymes in their signature monotone flow, and make it seem like child's play. Their style was far differe..."
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Sole - Bottle of Humans
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alanp0099 on January 2, 2009
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""I've got a thousand ways to say nothing," Sole yells out in the album opener. I can't help but connect that phrase to most of the artists on Anticon. They bring something new and totally unconventional to the table, that scares a lot of people away; including myself. But Sole, founder of Anticon, i..."
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Mr. Lif - I Phantom
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alanp0099 on January 2, 2009
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"Obviously heavily influenced by the works of Public Enemy and Boogie Down Productions; Mr. Lif can be referred to as a protest rapper. The cover of the album sums up the lyrical content nicely. The images are symbols of media, government, food, religion, law, sex, violence, and drugs. We are kept so..."
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By:
alanp0099 on January 2, 2009
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""Straight Outta Compton" created a revolution in gangsta rap; influencing countless acts to follow in their footsteps. It's a common misconception to think that this was the first gangsta rap album ever. The album was originally released in 1988. Shocking narratives of ghetto street life were in ful..."
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Common Market - Black Patch War
CD EP
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alanp0099 on January 2, 2009
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4.0 out of 5 stars RA Scion & Sabzi deliver the goods!, May 30, 2008
I first came in contact with this Seattle-based duo by way of their Massline label counterparts Blue Scholars (Geologic & Sabzi). Hands down, Sabzi is one of my favorite beat-makers of the new millennium, and I never miss a..."
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Nas - Nas
CD
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alanp0099 on January 2, 2009
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"Nas' classic debut utterly defines Nas in the hip-hop community. A definition that not always works in his favor, as each and every subsequent release has been tirelessly compared to his magnum opus, which is "Illmatic". As much as some would like to see him return to the days of old, I personally p..."
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RZA as Bobby Digital - Digi Snax
CD
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alanp0099 on January 2, 2009
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""Digi Snacks" marks a significant change in RZA's style. It's quite a bit different than his other offerings as Bobby Digital. And anyone who's been following his recent Wu & non-Wu projects, knows he's up on the experimental tip as of late. With that said, "Digi Snacks" offers some incredible produ..."
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KRS One - Return Of The Boom Bap
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alanp0099 on January 2, 2009
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"By time 1993 rolled around, cats were getting a lot more lyrical in the hip-hop lexicon. It was virtually a game of "can you top this" as several well-oiled rhyming machines left mediocre & stagnant rappers in a cloud of dust. KRS-One has always stayed ahead of the trends, and " Return of the Boom B..."
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By:
alanp0099 on January 2, 2009
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"Nametag has been one of my favorite rookies within the passing year, and it's thanks to his fine debut album "Ahead Of The Basics". He definitely proves he's FAR ahead of the basics here with an excellent lineup of beats and rhymes. Lyrically, Nametag is an excellent writer and an excellent rapper. ..."
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alanp0099 on January 2, 2009
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"One thing you'll find when discussing the greatest hip-hop producers of all time is that cats seem to forget Kurtis Mantronik's undeniable contributions to hip-hop, especially at the time when Marley Marl was ripping through classics with the Juice Crew. Kurtis would go on to make a slightly larger ..."
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Beastie Boys - Licensed to Ill
CD
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alanp0099 on January 2, 2009
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"When examining the over-the-top gangsta posturing of mainstream hip-hop in the past 15 years, it's easy to see why some cats neglect to pay homage to one of the golden age's finest. This album single-handedly popularized hip-hop in all aspects of mainstream music, as it was the first #1 album in hip..."
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Digable Planets - Blowout Comb
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alanp0099 on January 2, 2009
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"There's a few reasons that Digable Planet's sophomore album "Blowout Comb" is one of my top 10 favorite hip-hop albums ever made. First and foremost, the mix of jazz & hip-hop, in my opinion, is one of the most organic and natural mash-ups of two genres I've ever heard. And one could argue that "Blo..."
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X-Clan - To the East Blackwards
CD
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alanp0099 on January 2, 2009
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"When it comes to politically charged pro-black hip-hop, X-Clan were among the finest. The potency of their message can only be matched by Public Enemy, and "To the East, Blackwards" is a protest-rap masterpiece. The original lineup as presented here, consists of lead rapper Brother J, Professor X, P..."
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X-Clan - Return From Mecca
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alanp0099 on January 2, 2009
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"The last album X-Clan dropped was all the way back in 1992 ("Xodus"). The group disbanded after that album to pursue other collective & solo projects. In 1995, original member Sugar Shaft died from AIDS. Shortly before the making of this album, Professor X died from spinal meningitis. With Paradise ..."
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By:
alanp0099 on January 2, 2009
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"It's been 10 years since Show & AG graced us with some new material (1998's "Full Scale"). It's now 2008, and this legendary east coast duo returns to prove that they are still a force to be reckoned with. "Live Hard" features 7 all-new tracks by the duo, and 5 corresponding instrumentals. So what w..."
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By:
alanp0099 on January 2, 2009
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"The Crown City Rockers are perhaps one of the finest new school groups making hip-hop today. I first took notice of this group from lead emcee Raashan Ahmad's debut LP "The Push" - one of my favorites from '08. He's got a smooth, alluring flow with excellent cadence. Above all, he excels in the song..."
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EAZE on December 22, 2008
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"Beans and rice is good for you! Sharp witty lyrics. Dude is hilarious! Dope song concepts and topics. Very creative material! Hard hitting drums on production and dope samples! Who produced this? Grab some Tecates, kick back and enjoy the Beans & Rice. ..."
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