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2 Chainz Stays True To Himself On ‘B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time’
2 Chainz Stays True To Himself On ‘B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time’
2 Chainz Stays True To Himself On ‘B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time’
The first thing to know about the new 2 Chainz album is that the opening song is called "Fork." The second thing to know is that you probably already know what it sounds like. The beats are typically menacing and orchestral, the hooks are unbelievably catchy, and the verses swing back and forth between laugh-out-loud ridiculous and shake-your-head ridiculous...
Lil Wayne Battles Back On His ‘Dedication 5′ Mixtape
Lil Wayne Battles Back On His ‘Dedication 5′ Mixtape
Lil Wayne Battles Back On His ‘Dedication 5′ Mixtape
There was a time in the late aughts when the thought of Lil Wayne being out of the larger hip-hop conversation for even a short period of time seemed near impossible, but it happened. Lil Wayne wasn’t nominated for any major MTV Video Music Awards or BET Awards this year, and he’s been receding from the spotlight for a bit. These deve...
Rapsody Shows Off Her Skills On New Mixtape, ‘She Got Game’
Rapsody Shows Off Her Skills On New Mixtape, ‘She Got Game’
Rapsody Shows Off Her Skills On New Mixtape, ‘She Got Game’
In an industry where men are often the dominate figures, female lyricist Rapsody has clearly figured out how to shine through in the rap game. The North Carolina native has been signed with 9th Wonder’s A Wonderful World Music Group since 2008 but has made sure not to allow the legend’s reputation overshadow her potential. Putting ou...
Big Sean Delivers An Album Worth Waiting For With ‘Hall Of Fame’
Big Sean Delivers An Album Worth Waiting For With ‘Hall Of Fame’
Big Sean Delivers An Album Worth Waiting For With ‘Hall Of Fame’
Big Sean is in a different zone. Just a few years ago, Sean was working his way up to becoming the ambassador for his city with a number of mixtapes that caught fire, namely 2010’s Finally Famous Vol 3: Big and 2012's Detroit. In a successful attempt at finding a larger audience, Sean’s delivered plenty of potential crossover tracks such as “High Rise,” “Memories” and “Mula.” While those became hu
Juicy J Plays To His Strengths On ‘Stay Trippy’
Juicy J Plays To His Strengths On ‘Stay Trippy’
Juicy J Plays To His Strengths On ‘Stay Trippy’
It is a very rare thing in hip-hop when rappers are granted a third act in their career. If you're lucky, you will get a shot at a second but the third act is anomalous. LL Cool J told you not to call "Mama Said Knock You Out" a comeback but the truth is rap is a young man’s game and if you are lucky to get that second shot, you almost never get a third. ...
Trinidad Jame$ Doesn’t Get Too Spicy On ’10 Pc. Mild’
Trinidad Jame$ Doesn’t Get Too Spicy On ’10 Pc. Mild’
Trinidad Jame$ Doesn’t Get Too Spicy On ’10 Pc. Mild’
Ever eat a meal at Popeye’s? They’re known for their chicken, but the simple biscuit is what floors you. Their food is tasty and satisfying while you eat it, but when you’re done you kind of wonder why you chose this of all establishments to nourish yourself. Your belly is fu...
No Malice Finds God But Loses Some Fire On ‘Hear Ye Him’
No Malice Finds God But Loses Some Fire On ‘Hear Ye Him’
No Malice Finds God But Loses Some Fire On ‘Hear Ye Him’
No Malice, formerly known as Malice, built a career on cocaine. As one half of beloved 2000s rap duo Clipse, the Virginia MC, along with his younger brother Pusha T, painted grimy pictures of the drug game through intricate lyrics that were as creative as they were clever...
A$AP Ferg Isn’t Always Godlike On ‘Trap Lord’
A$AP Ferg Isn’t Always Godlike On ‘Trap Lord’
A$AP Ferg Isn’t Always Godlike On ‘Trap Lord’
There was a time when it seemed like A$AP Ferg's debut mixtape Trap Lord would never see the light of day. Since the A$AP Mob member's introduction to the world on standout cuts "Persian Wine" and "Work" from the collective's 2012 Lord$ Never Worry mixtape, fans who desired a grittier, more versatile answer to A$AP Rocky's efficient but clean-cut raps called for Ferg to release
Earl Sweatshirt Doesn’t Disappoint On ‘Doris’
Earl Sweatshirt Doesn’t Disappoint On ‘Doris’
Earl Sweatshirt Doesn’t Disappoint On ‘Doris’
"Free Earl." That was the motto, the creed and the goal. As Odd Future ascended to hip-hop cult hero status in 2010, fans chanted those two words at sold-out shows and plastered them all over the internet, elevating a prodigiously talented teenager with a self-titled EP and a few gross-out videos into a mysterious hip-hop folk hero...
Kirko Bangz – ‘Progression 3′ Mixtape Review
Kirko Bangz – ‘Progression 3′ Mixtape Review
Kirko Bangz – ‘Progression 3′ Mixtape Review
You’re Kirko Bangz, 23, with a platinum single already under your belt, some “drank” in your cup and what seems like the unwavering support from your hometown’s ruling class, which just so happens to include some of the more well respected names in the industry (Bun B, Z-Ro, etc.) Sure, that might soun...

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