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Starlito and Don Trip Deliver a Dose of Reality Rap With 'Step Brothers Three'

Grind Hard LLC. / EMPIRE Dynamic duos are back in style. A number of solo artists and producers are teaming up for new musical partnerships that have resulted in some of the most anticipated and praiseworthy rap projects in recent memory. While a bit understated in terms of buzz factor, Tennessee rappers Starlito and Don […]

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Shawty Lo's Memory Lives on With 'R.I.C.O.' Album

300 Entertainment On Sept. 21, 2016, Atlanta rapper Shawty Lo passed away as a result of a fatal car accident, casting a dark cloud over the city he had once represented with fervor and reverence. Most known for his hit singles “Dey Know” and “Foolish,” as well as being a founding member of D4L, Shawty […]

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Devin The Dude Tackles Matters of the Heart on 'Acoustic Levitation' Album

Coughee Brothaz Enterprise / EMPIRE At a time when artists appear to be as concerned with reality shows as they are with delivering reality rap, Devin The Dude remains dedicated to servicing his fans with musings from the perspective of a middle-aged stoner. The rapper’s latest release, Acoustic Levitation, stays true to that formula, with […]

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Drake Shares the Wealth on 'More Life' Playlist

Young Money/Cash Money Records Opinions may differ on who is the best or most important artist in hip-hop, but one fact that cannot be disputed is Drake‘s distinction as the biggest rap star on the planet at the moment. The pride of Toronto has evolved from a wonderkid with rap aspirations looking to transition from […]

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Murs Vividly Illustrates His West Side Story on 'Captain California'

Strange Music When it comes to California crusaders in hip-hop, Murs isn’t always the first name on the tip of rap enthusiasts’ tongues compared to lauded names like the late Tupac. While titling his 10th solo album Captain California may come as surprise to most, the project isn’t necessarily an ode to the West Coast or a declaration […]

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Rick Ross Climbs Towards Legendary Status With 'Rather You Than Me'

Epic Records Being respected, revered and admired as an MC is what often elevates a rap artist from being one who merely strings together words that rhyme into a bonafide lyricist of the highest order. However, while there are a slew of spitters and scribes that have come along, the elite few who have found […]

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They. Stand Out From the Pack With 'Nu Religion: Hyena'

Mind of a Genius Records / Warner Bros. Records It would be easy to draw comparisons to acts like The Weeknd or trap-soul superhero Bryson Tiller when trying to pin a style on the Los Angeles-based duo They., but a listen to their debut album, Nü Religion: Hyena, proves the singing-production duo of Drew and […]

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Oddisee Keeps It Fluid and Fresh on 'The Iceberg'

Mello Music Group Oddisee has a very extensive hip-hop catalog that resides deep within the culture’s underground circuit. Although the 32-year-old rapper has steadily raised his overall popularity to a moderate boiling point over the past two years, he still remains an underground phenomena; especially in the eyes of those who wholeheartedly value “bars” over […]

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Future Thrives as a Hitmaker on 'HNDRXX' Album

Epic Popular sayings like “quality over quantity” and “less is more” are spewed ad nauseam, especially in creative fields, where the more rare or sophisticated a performance, composition or work of art is the better it’s received. However, there are always exceptions to any rule, with Future being an example of one that has been […]

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Jidenna Makes a Great First Impression With 'The Chief' Album

Epic Records A big part of being successful in the mainstream realm of hip-hop may be an artist’s ability to be packaged and easily identifiable to a target demographic, but Jidenna is one that has been able to make his presence felt despite not fitting into the typical hip-hop box. The rapper first gained attention in […]

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