Aaron McKrell

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Review: Say Hello To A Reenergized Bubba Sparxxx With "The Bubba Mathis EP"

The rural rapper’s latest project is a fulfilling appetizer in anticipation of the main course.

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Review: Kid Red "Guilty By Association" On All Accounts With Latest LP

That includes plenty of generic tunes.

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I Believe In Kid Cudi Because I Once Attempted Suicide

Suicidal thoughts are not an issue to be taken lightly. Just ask DX contributor Aaron McKrell who is stepping forward with his personal testimony in hopes it will save at least one life.

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DJ Mustard Convincingly Turns Hot Tracks Into A "Cold Summer" On New LP

When the frat house meets the trap house.

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T.I. - Us Or Else Review

As a father, husband, brother and Black man living in America, Clifford Harris is using his well-earned platform to open everyone's eyes. Stay woke.

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De La Soul - And The Anonymous Nobody Review

And the Anonymous Nobody is a formidable, albeit dissonant, batch of tunes. Just like all their albums.

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Slim Thug - Hogg Life Vol. 4: American King Review

The Thugga is using his rap skills to inspire this go around.

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Jarren Benton - Slow Motion Vol. 2 Review

Benton's first endeavor since the Funk Volume divorce is a messy affair with about as many misses as hits.

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DJ Drama - Quality Street Music 2 Review

Compiling loosies from several top players in the rap game isn't the best way to ensure "quality" and this album proves it.

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Check Out Your Favorite Rapper's Bars Before They Were Famous

See how strong the 16's of Kendrick Lamar, Eminem, Kanye West, Nicki Minaj and more were before the superstardom.

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Vic Mensa - There's Alot Going On Review

Riots, rap and rallying are just some of the "alot" happening here.

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Bryan Ford & Killah Priest - For The Future Of Hip Hop Review

More like the Ghost of Rapmas Past.

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Why Dodging Jerry Sandusky Has Me Furious With KRS-One

Right now, The Teacha is failing us.

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9 Shots: The Social Media Misfires of 50 Cent

With a reach that expands over 50 million on all platforms, 50 Cent is as entertaining as celebrity can get on social media. But occasionally, his lack of filter can be his undoing.

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Mr. Lif - Don't Look Down

Only way is up.

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Krizz Kaliko - GO

The longtime Strange Music maker unloads an emporium of soul, R&B, funk and nuanced rap.

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Royce Da 5'9 - Layers

Bar for bar, there is no active rapper you that probably ranks over Royce. But can it translate to classic records?

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Art Imitates Art: Rap Album Covers Inspired By Famous Media

Familiar faces in all the right places.

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Thi'sl - Against All Odds

For a Christian rap approach that avoids being overbearing,

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Rappers Who Did A Musical 180° After Beefing With One Another

Thankfully, their "beef" didn't reach two-gats-to-go-sleep proportions.

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