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STAIMUSIC ALBUM REVIEWS

Albums worth hearing in full

Reviews, context and selected tracks from complete records across the Staimusic archive.

Caparezza — Il sogno eretico
Released 2011

Il sogno eretico

Caparezza

The evolution of Caparezza-Il sogno eretico in Il sogno eretico

Album overview Caparezza's album "Il sogno eretico" was released in 2011 and marks a significant milestone in the Ita…

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Beastie Boys — Ill Communication
Released 1994

Ill Communication

Beastie Boys

A of the Album: Ill Communication by the Beastie Boys

The Beastie Boys were an iconic rap/rock group in the 90s, known for their electric performances and party anthems. T…

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Nas — Illmatic
Released 1994

Illmatic

Nas

First impressions of Nas – Illmatic

Illmatic- Album Overview Released on April 19, 1994, "Illmatic" is the debut studio album by American rapper Nas, and…

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Naughty By Nature — Illtown Sluggaz
Released 2019

Illtown Sluggaz

Naughty By Nature

Breaking down the themes in Illtown Sluggaz by Naughty By Nature

Illtown Sluggaz- Album Overview "Illtown Sluggaz," released in 1999, is the third studio album by the iconic hip-hop …

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Raekwon — Immobilarity
Released 1999

Immobilarity

Raekwon

Is Immobilarity Raekwon's best work yet?

Immobilarity- Album Overview Released on March 25, 1999, "Immobilarity" is Raekwon's second studio album, following h…

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Spice 1 — Immortalized
Released 1999

Immortalized

Spice 1

Immortalized: the story Spice 1 wants to tell

Immortalized- Album Overview The album "Immortalized," released in 2018, marks Spice 1's return to the music scene af…

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Baby Money — Impatient
Released 2020

Impatient

Baby Money

Inside Impatient by Baby Money

Impatient- Album Overview Released in 2023, "Impatient" is the debut album from the rising rap artist Baby Money, who…

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Marley Marl — In Control, Volume 1
Released 1988

In Control, Volume 1

Marley Marl

A closer look at Marley Marl-In Control, Volume 1's album In Control, Volume 1

Album overview Marley Marl's "In Control, Volume 1," released in 1988, is a seminal album in the hip-hop genre, showc…

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Mondo Marcio — In Cosa Credi
Released 2008

In Cosa Credi

Mondo Marcio

In Cosa Credi: what Mondo Marcio wants you to feel

In Cosa Credi- Album Overview "In Cosa Credi," released in 2006, marks a significant entry in the Italian hip-hop sce…

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Brand Nubian — In God We Trust
Released 1992

In God We Trust

Brand Nubian

In God We Trust by Brand Nubian: A Critical Review

Brand Nubian is an American hip hop group known for their powerful and socially conscious lyrics. One of their most f…

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Ice Spice — In Ha Mood
Released 2022

In Ha Mood

Ice Spice

Album spotlight: Ice Spice – In Ha Mood

In Ha Mood- Album Overview Ice Spice's debut EP, "In Ha Mood," was released on October 20, 2023, under the label 10K …

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Boosie Badazz — In House
Released 2020

In House

Boosie Badazz

Boosie Badazz raises the bar with In House

In House- Album Overview "In House," released in 2023, marks a significant entry in the discography of American rappe…

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Big L — In Memory Of... Volume 2
Released 2004

In Memory Of... Volume 2

Big L

A closer look at Big L-In Memory Of... Volume 2's album In Memory Of... Volume 2

Album overview Big L's posthumous album, "In Memory Of... Volume 2," was released in 2003 by the label Flamboyant Ent…

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Iggy Azalea — In My Defense
Released 2019

In My Defense

Iggy Azalea

Listening guide: Iggy Azalea's In My Defense

In My Defense- Album Overview Iggy Azalea's second studio album, "In My Defense," was released on July 19, 2019, unde…

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Jay Z — In My Lifetime, Vol. 1
Released 1997

In My Lifetime, Vol. 1

Jay Z

Jay Z-In My Lifetime, Vol. 1 – In My Lifetime, Vol. 1: a sonic journey

Album overview Released on November 4, 1997, "In My Lifetime, Vol. 1" is Jay-Z's third studio album and marked a pivo…

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Mc Eiht — In My Neighborhood
Released 2000

In My Neighborhood

Mc Eiht

A closer look at Mc Eiht-In My Neighborhood's album In My Neighborhood

Album overview Released in 1995, "In My Neighborhood" is a significant entry in the West Coast hip-hop scene, showcas…

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Ne-Yo — In My Own Words
Released 2005

In My Own Words

Ne-Yo

Ne-Yo raises the bar with In My Own Words

In My Own Words- Album Overview Released on February 28, 2006, "In My Own Words" marks Ne-Yo's debut studio album, se…

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Warren G — In the Mid-Nite Hour
Released 2005

In the Mid-Nite Hour

Warren G

Warren G raises the bar with In the Mid-Nite Hour

In the Mid-Nite Hour- Album Overview Released on June 29, 2001, "In the Mid-Nite Hour" marks Warren G's third studio …

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Rick James — In ’n’ Out
Released 1980

In ’n’ Out

Rick James

Why Rick James's In ’n’ Out matters

In ’n’ Out- Album Overview Released in 1995, "In ’n’ Out" is the fifth studio album by the iconic funk and R&B artist…

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Boosie Badazz — Incarcerated
Released 2010

Incarcerated

Boosie Badazz

Incarcerated: the next chapter for Boosie Badazz

Incarcerated- Album Overview Released in 2020, "Incarcerated" marks a significant point in Boosie Badazz's storied ca…

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Ludacris — Incognegro
Released 2000

Incognegro

Ludacris

Review of Ludacris-Incognegro – Incognegro

Album overview "Incognegro" is the debut studio album by American rapper Ludacris, released on September 19, 2000, un…

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Talib Kweli — Indie 500
Released 2015

Indie 500

Talib Kweli

Talib Kweli experiments boldly on Indie 500

Indie 500- Album Overview Released in 2015, "Indie 500" marks a significant entry in Talib Kweli's discography, showc…

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Mobb Deep — Infamous Minded
Released 2010

Infamous Minded

Mobb Deep

Unpacking Mobb Deep-Infamous Minded's Infamous Minded

Album overview Mobb Deep-Infamous Minded's "Infamous Minded" is a compelling entry into the realm of hip-hop, capturi…

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Mobb Deep — Infamy
Released 2001

Infamy

Mobb Deep

Exploring the sound of Mobb Deep-Infamy: Infamy

Album overview Mobb Deep's album "Infamy," released on December 4, 2001, stands as a significant entry in East Coast …

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Eminem — Infinite
Released 1996

Infinite

Eminem

Eminem's Infinite: A Critical Review

Eminem is a name that almost everyone knows. His impact on the music industry is significant, especially for the rap …

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Dead Prez — Information Age
Released 2012

Information Age

Dead Prez

Dead Prez's 'Information Age': A Revolutionary Album That Solidifies Their Legacy

Dead Prez, the American hip-hop duo founded in 1996 by rappers Stic.Man and M-1, remains one of the most politicized …

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