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Murs and Fashawn - This Generation
Murs and Fashawn forge an exceptional chemistry on "This Generation" that more importantly doesn't compromise their stylistic individuality.
Chuuwee Details "Wild Style," J Dilla Tribute & Dealing With Crooked Cops
Exclusive: The Sacramento lyricist explains the motivation behind his '90s-themed project, how paying homage to J Dilla was difficult and why police get no love from him.
Kirko Bangz - Procrastination Kills 4 (Mixtape Review)
"Procrastination Kills 4" streamlines the commercial gumption that has gotten Kirko Bangz to this point.
Skyzoo Discusses "A Dream Deferred," Acknowledges Missed Lupe Fiasco Verse & Spike Lee's Co-Sign
Exclusive: The Bed-Stuy emcee updates his relationship with mentor 9th Wonder, and how features from Lupe Fiasco and John Legend were blocked and gaining props from one of his biggest influences.
Big Sean - Detroit (Mixtape Review)
"Detroit" is a celebratory, albeit inhibited project that accentuates Big Sean's current status with some assistance from his industry friends.
Exclusive: The Chi-town veteran covers his upcoming mixtape including records with Ab-Soul and Juicy J, and expects to grab Kendrick Lamar and Rick Ross for his upcoming album, "The Dark Horse."
Rapsody - The Idea Of Beautiful
"The Idea Of Beautiful" meticulously strings together stories of heartbreak, triumph and a love for Hip Hop in a sincere manner.
Lacking any cohesion, "Kiss The Ring" is a series of single tracks that hit or miss, and one can only imagine what DJ Khaled's batting average is at now.
Hit-Boy adamantly vies for a spot within the house that 'Ye built on "HITstory;" the declaration is promising at best.
Jon Connor - While You Were Sleeping (Mixtape Review)
"While You Were Sleeping" is arguably the most complete project Jon Connor has released since "Vinnie Chase: Season One."
Rick Ross - God Forgives, I Don't
Bold and indulgent, "God Forgives, I Don't" embodies why Rick Ross has become a fixture that listeners can depend on.
Tone Trump Discusses New Mixtape, Young Jeezy Relationship, CTE Compilation
Exclusive: The newly-minted CTE member details his upcoming mixtape The New Fresh Prince, his work with Snowman, and what can be expected on It(TM)s The World.
Crooked I - Psalm 82:v6 (Mixtape Review)
Raw and rugged, "Psalm 82:v6" displays what makes Crooked I such a revered emcee, as well as reveals what he needs to work on a from a solo standpoint.
Parallel Thought Discuss Their Early Work With Tame One, Del The Funky Homosapien & New Projects
The New Jersey production team recalls working with Rap eccentrics C-Rayz Walz and Tame One, as they made their second Del album, and plan a host of projects.
XV - Popular Culture (Mixtape Review)
As solid as "Popular Culture" is, it doesn(TM)t possess the polished depth that "Zero Heroes" exhibited last year.
Black Cobain Discusses "Cheers," Refutes Wale Comparisons
Exclusive: The Virginian emcee speaks on his latest mixtape, performing overseas with the Royal Ballet, and his infamous line accepting a position as Scottie Pippen to Wale's Michael Jordan.
Whereas Oh No's previous solo releases followed through on a specific theme, "OhNoMite" plays more like a compilation of records.
"From Day 1" continues this stylistic, albeit limited progression, for a debut album that seeks out the indulgent being in all of us.
Big K.R.I.T. - Live From The Underground
Scarface. Pimp C. Big Boi. K.R.I.T. is walking on that path here.
J. Pinder Acknowledges Seattle Hip Hop Mentors, Talks "Careless" Album
The Seattle emcee insists he'll be through with Rap by 30, but hopes to make an impact. H talks about the help he's had from Jake One, Vitamin D and others.
I Self Devine - The Sound Of Low Class Amerika
"The Sound Of Low Class Amerika" is honest, radical music with a purpose that will keep the listener's mind in fifth gear.
