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Mac Lethal - 11:11 Wednesday, October 24, 2007 | Comments: 22 11:11 is a welcome change of pace from the normally paranoid RSE roster. Despite its inevitable (albeit quasi-stereotypical) similarities toInterscope’s melanin-deprived cash cow, Mac adds yet another golden star to Rhymesayers’ impressive résumé. |
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Little Brother - Getback Monday, October 22, 2007 | Comments: 90 It seems inevitable that all the great groups split up: A Tribe Called Quest, NWA, Pete Rock & CL Smooth, Gang Starr, Brand Nubian, EPMD, and the list goes on. |
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will.I.am - Songs About Girls Friday, October 19, 2007 | Comments: 19 It turns out that will’s album works exactly the same way as his other production ventures; it’s interesting when he tries new things, and incredibly annoying when he churns out the same simplistic sound found on Elephunk and Monkey Business. |
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Boyz N Da Hood - Back Up N Da Chevy Tuesday, October 16, 2007 | Comments: 24 Song concepts are weak and lyrics could definitely use a tune-up. Though you have no business listening to this crew if you’re after lyrical prowess, the beats aren’t good enough to excuse the shortcoming. |
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Special Teamz - Stereotypez Monday, October 15, 2007 | Comments: 17 Though there are moments where the skills give chills, much of the Special Teamz official debut sounds pretty typical in the stereo. |
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9th Wonder - Dream Merchant Vol 2 Thursday, October 11, 2007 | Comments: 27 Without question, Merchant is how Hip Hop is, and how it could be, boasting 18 tracks of a purists or backpacker’s dream—emcees spitting over dope beats. In the words of former partner Phonte: “Dope beats, dope rhymes, what more do y’all want?” |
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Havoc - Kush Wednesday, October 10, 2007 | Comments: 25 he Kush unfortunately give listeners less reason to wonder why Havoc has played the back for so long, while Prodigy has remained the (sometimes-swollen) mouthpiece of the crew. Perhaps now he’ll stick to crafting those moody heatrocks more often. |
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Soulstice - Dead Letter Perfect Monday, October 08, 2007 | Comments: 12 Amidst stiff competition in the Midwest, Soulstice has emerged as a very formidable emcee. Dead Letter Perfect isn’t quite perfect; for that matter, neither is Soulstice – but that’s fine – he doesn’t pretend to be. |