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Talib Kweli & DJ Z-Trip - Attack The Block (Mixtape Review)
Talib Kweli's vibrant energy on "Attack the Block" combines forces with a laundry list of guests from household names to rising sensations.
Gunplay - 601 & Snort (Mixtape Review)
Despite Gunplay spewing what could be considered obnoxious to impatient listeners, there remains an engaging quality to his craft.
Madchild (Swollen Members) - Dope Sick
Madchild takes pride in making narrow-minded and polarizing art considered "real" to Hip Hop's culture.
A$AP Mob - Lords Never Worry (Mixtape Review)
Picking up where Dipset's swagger has stumbled, A$AP Mob is today's reckless force to be reckoned with.
Properly positioned to win over the masses, Ace's fight to reach the top may remain an uphill battle so long as his creativity is at a standstill.
Strong Arm Steady & Statik Selektah - StereoType
"StereoType" finds both Statik and Strong Arm Steady breaking new ground that is free of expectations and limitations.
Domo Genesis and The Alchemist - No Idols (Mixtape Review)
"No Idols" is a short but sweet roller coaster ride celebrating Domo Genesis and his ongoing pursuit of stardom.
"The Bright Side" is Aer's carefree fun debut album dedicated to the highlights of younger adulthood.
Nas wears the multiple hats of ladies man, urban griot and voice of the people, fine tuning these roles to near perfection on "Life Is Good."
"Fortune" is Chris Brown's fifth studio release, as 2012 has found his professional career and personal life continuous sources of fodder for the media.
Cyber Thugs: How Twitter Became Hip Hop's New Source Awards
From Mobb Deep to Lil Wayne and The Clipse, as well as Pete Rock and Lupe Fiasco, Twitter may be the world's hippest online promotional networking resource, but it's where rappers now come to beef.
Joey Bada$$ - 1999 (Mixtape Review)
Joey Bada$$ is releasing his debut "1999" in hopes of catalyzing balance within the greater culture.
House Shoes Discusses "Let It Go," Continual Controversy Surrounding The Legacy Of J. Dilla
Exclusive: DJ House Shoes breaks down the personal meaning behind his album's title, the lack of unification within his home town of Detroit and his career's trajectory starting a new chapter.
Clear Soul Forces Talk Detroit Music Legacy, Getting Together Because Of A Royce Da 5'9 Suggestion
Exclusive: The quartet explains how taking pages from acts like Slum Village and The Roots allows them to make music with no holds barred.
Tito Lopez - The Hunger Game (Mixtape Review)
"The Hunger Game" is the latest of an extensive string of releases from Tito Lopez, aiming to elevate his status steps closer to that of a household name.
"1991's" short collection is equally catchy and unique, rendering Azealia Banks as one to continue watching.
Oddisee - People Hear What They See
"People Hear What They See" is Oddisee's debut solo album, a culmination of many instrumental projects and smaller efforts teasing his full potential.
Rumored to coincide with Kool Keith's formal retirement from music, "Love & Danger" is yet another trip into the mind of Rap's most beloved prolific madman.
Curren$y - The Stoned Immaculate
Having overcome numerous industry woes, Curren$y's tireless determination, resilience and strong work ethic have led to his first official major label release.
Devin the Dude - Seriously Trippin EP
"Seriously Trippin" is Devin's latest EP, a further jaunt capturing the essence of his soulful adult oriented aesthetic.
Amongst South Carolina's latest hopefuls aiming for respect on the dual fronts of emceeing and producing is Amiri, with his latest release "Vinyl Ritchie."
