Homer Johnsen

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    Interview

    Illa Ghee Speaks On Sean Price’s Passing, Reveals They Have An Album Together

    He recently laid a friend to rest, but when Illa Ghee is ready to get back to work, it will be a whole new experience.

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    Review

    Sean Price - Songs In The Key Of Price

    "Songs In The Key Of Price" is brimming with the talents, will, grit and cleverness of Sean Price.

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    Review

    Finale - Odds & Ends

    Odds & Ends is a unique work of underground noir crafted by two equally bright minds.

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    Review

    Quelle Chris - Innocent Country

    Quelle Chris is at the top of his game, delivering a fun, refreshing album.

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    Editorial

    Ebro Darden’s Trolling, Nas & The Debate Between A “Rapper” & A “Lyricist”

    The radio personality puts his Twitter followers in a frenzy after explaining how he differentiates rappers from lyricists.

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    Review

    Hopsin - Pound Syndrome

    The official Hopsin Pound Syndrome album review as written by HipHopDX.

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    Review

    Statik Selektah - Lucky 7

    Statik Selektah "Lucky 7" Album Review

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    Review

    Bilal - In Another Life

    In Another Life is an easy, efficient listen, that caters to all facets of Bilal’s musical identity.

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    Review

    Skyzoo - Music For My Friends

    Skyzoo "Music For My Friends" Album Review

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    Review

    Bishop Nehru - Nehruvia: The Nehruvian EP

    "Nehruvia: The Nehruvian EP" is a concise collection of music that acts as an hors d'oeuvre while Bishop Nehru puts the finishing touches on his debut LP.

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    Interview

    Pete Rock Calls Kendrick Lamar's “To Pimp A Butterfly” A “Breath Of Fresh Air”

    The Chocolate Boy Wonder says Kendrick Lamar’s musical ear is “incredible,” and reveals Soul Survivor 3 is on the way.

    Review

    Raekwon - Fly International Luxurious Art

    At times the style is frayed, but Raekwon does a good job of balancing radio-friendly Rap with material his diehard fans crave.

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    Editorial

    A Tribe Called Quest, Odd Future, Migos & The Evolution Of Hip Hop's Group Dynamic

    "People's Instinctive Travels And The Paths Of Rhythm" turns 25 today, and we wondered something: where have all the Hip Hop groups gone?

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    Review

    Mello Music Group - Persona

    “Persona” practices what it preaches: unity, progress, and sheer talent, articulated through music.

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    Review

    G-Unit - The Beast is G-Unit

    “The Beast is G-Unit” is a testament to the group’s new approach, and for a six-song EP, there is great diversity of sound.

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    Review

    Cannibal Ox - Blade Of The Ronin

    "Blade of the Ronin" has cinematic undertones, with instrumental skits providing a loose inter-track cohesion.

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    Review

    Fashawn - The Ecology

    Fashawn’s sophomore release is a strong follow-up, six years in the making, that hits hard while preaching perseverance.

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    Review

    Kenn Starr - Square One

    Square One is humble and personal, while still laden with intelligent braggadocio.

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    Interview

    Young Buck Says He Never Blamed 50 For Anything; There Will Never Be Another 50 Cent & Talks His Single “Bring My Bottles”

    Young Buck describes his friendship with 50 Cent, and the impact of the G-Unit reunion.

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    Editorial

    The Most Important Mixtapes Of 2014

    With a new year upon us, HipHopDX lists the mixtapes we stunted for in 2014.

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    Editorial

    The Get Back: 9 Important Group Reunions That Happened In 2014

    Of all the comeback stories in 2014, these nine groups shone light on a dynamic that’s slowly phasing out.

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