Released 2020
The Hustle Continues
Juicy JCheck the vibes: Juicy J – The Hustle Continues
The Hustle Continues- Album Overview "The Hustle Continues," released on December 4, 2020, marks Juicy J's first stud…
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Released 2010
The Hybrid
Danny BrownUnpacking Danny Brown-The Hybrid's The Hybrid
Album overview Danny Brown's debut studio album, "The Hybrid," was released in 2010 under the label Rappers I Know. T…
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Released 1989
The Iceberg / Freedom Of Speech… Just Watch What Y
Ice-TThe Iceberg / Freedom Of Speech… Just Watch What Y by Ice-T: expectations vs reality
The Iceberg / Freedom Of Speech… Just Watch What Y- Album Overview "The Iceberg / Freedom Of Speech… Just Watch What …
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Released 1989
The Iceberg: Freedom of Speech... Just Watch What
Ice-TThe evolution of Ice-T-The Iceberg: Freedom of Speech... Just Watch What You Say in The Iceberg: Freedom of Speech... Just Watch What
Album overview Ice-T's album "The Iceberg: Freedom of Speech... Just Watch What You Say!" was released on March 24, 1…
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Released 2006
The Impossible: Mission TV Series, Part 1
De La SoulThe Impossible Mission of De La Soul: A Critical Review of Their Album
De La Soul, a hip-hop trio from New York, has been producing music since the late 80s, but their latest album, The Im…
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Released 1995
The Infamous
Mobb DeepInside The Infamous by Mobb Deep-The Infamous
Album overview Mobb Deep's seminal album, "The Infamous," was released on April 25, 1995, under the Loud Records labe…
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Released 2014
The Infamous Mobb Deep
Mobb DeepMobb Deep-The Infamous Mobb Deep – The Infamous Mobb Deep: a sonic journey
Album overview Mobb Deep's seminal album "The Infamous" was released on April 25, 1995, under the Loud Records label.…
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Released 2006
The Inspiration
JeezyJeezy – The Inspiration: a sonic journey
The Inspiration- Album Overview Released on September 26, 2006, "The Inspiration" is the second studio album by Ameri…
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Released 2011
The Island Chainsaw Massacre
SalmoListening to The Island Chainsaw Massacre by Salmo
The Island Chainsaw Massacre- Album Overview "The Island Chainsaw Massacre" is the fourth studio album by Italian rap…
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Released 2019
The Itty Bitty City
Spice 1Exploring the sound of Spice 1: The Itty Bitty City
The Itty Bitty City- Album Overview Released in 1996, "The Itty Bitty City" is the third studio album by American rap…
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Released 2017
The King & I
The Notorious B.I.G.The Notorious B.I.G. experiments boldly on The King & I
The King & I- Album Overview The King & I is a posthumous album by The Notorious B.I.G., released on May 19, 2017…
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Released 2009
The King Is Back
EminemThe King Is Back: what Eminem wants you to feel
The King Is Back- Album Overview "The King Is Back," released in 2023, marks a significant return for Eminem, a titan…
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Released 2001
The Known Unsoldier: "sick Of Waging War"
Sage FrancisThe Known Unsoldier: "sick Of Waging War": the story Sage Francis wants to tell
The Known Unsoldier: "sick Of Waging War"- Album Overview "The Known Unsoldier: "sick Of Waging War"" is the 2007 alb…
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Released 2003
The Kristyle
Krs-oneThe Kristyle: the next chapter for Krs-one
The Kristyle- Album Overview "The Kristyle" is a significant addition to the discography of the legendary rapper KRS-…
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Released 2003
The Kristyles
Krs-oneA closer look at Krs-one-The Kristyles's album The Kristyles
Album overview Krs-one-The Kristyles, a prominent figure in the hip-hop scene, released his album "The Kristyles" in …
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Released 2005
The Language Of My World
MacklemoreDiving deep into The Language Of My World by Macklemore
The Language Of My World- Album Overview Released in 2006, "The Language Of My World" marks the debut studio album of…
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Released 2000
The Last Dance
Spice 1Spice 1 experiments boldly on The Last Dance
The Last Dance- Album Overview The Last Dance, released in 1998, marks a significant entry in the discography of Spic…
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Released 2009
The Last Kiss
JadakissInside The Last Kiss by Jadakiss-The Last Kiss
Album overview Jadakiss's third studio album, "The Last Kiss," was released on April 7, 2009, under the Ruff Ryders a…
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Released 2000
The Last Of A Dying Breed
ScarfaceIs The Last Of A Dying Breed Scarface's best work yet?
The Last Of A Dying Breed- Album Overview "The Last Of A Dying Breed," released on September 25, 2006, marks Scarface…
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Released 2022
The Last Slimeto
NBA YoungboyNBA Youngboy returns with The Last Slimeto
The Last Slimeto- Album Overview NBA Youngboy, known for his prolific output and emotional honesty, released his late…
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Released 2002
The Last Temptation
Ja RuleA critical Review of Ja Rule's Album, The Last Temptation
Ja Rule is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter who rose to fame in the late 90s and early 2000s. The artist ha…
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Released 2007
The Legends, Volume 5
M.o.p.Review of M.o.p.-The Legends, Volume 5 – The Legends, Volume 5
Album overview M.O.P. (Mash Out Posse), the iconic hip-hop duo from Brownsville, Brooklyn, released their compilation…
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Released 2003
The Lex Diamond Story
RaekwonThe Lex Diamond Story: exploring the world of Raekwon
The Lex Diamond Story- Album Overview The Lex Diamond Story, released on November 15, 2003, is the third studio album…
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Released 2016
The Life Of Pablo
Kanye WestCheck the vibes: Kanye West – The Life Of Pablo
The Life Of Pablo- Album Overview "The Life Of Pablo," released on February 14, 2016, marks Kanye West's seventh stud…
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Released 1988
The Light
Afrika Bambaataa & The Soul Sonic ForceExploring the sound of Afrika Bambaataa & The Soul Sonic Force-The Light: The Light
Album overview Afrika Bambaataa & The Soul Sonic Force's album "The Light" was released in 1986 as part of the influe…
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Released 2022
The Lobby Boyz
Jim JonesFirst impressions of Jim Jones – The Lobby Boyz
The Lobby Boyz- Album Overview "The Lobby Boyz," released in 2022, is a collaborative album from hip-hop artist Jim J…
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Released 2014
The London Sessions
Ghostface Ft. Mary J BligeInside The London Sessions by Ghostface Ft. Mary J Blige-The London Sessions
Album overview Ghostface Killah, one of the founding members of the Wu-Tang Clan, collaborated with R&B icon Mary J. …
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Released 2014
The London Sessions
Mary J BligeListening guide: Mary J Blige's The London Sessions
The London Sessions- Album Overview Mary J. Blige's "The London Sessions," released on November 24, 2014, represents …
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Released 2004
The Lost ADATs
AkrobatikThe Lost ADATs by Akrobatik: Innovative but Falls Short on Cohesion
Hip hop has been a thriving music genre for decades and has given rise to numerous artists with innovative and cuttin…
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Released 1997
The Lost Demos
A Tribe Called QuestA Tribe Called Quest-The Lost Demos – The Lost Demos: a sonic journey
Album overview A Tribe Called Quest's "The Lost Demos," released in 2022, is a collection of previously unreleased tr…
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Released 2018
The Lost Scrolls, Vol. 2 (slum Village Edition)
Slum VillageBreaking down the themes in The Lost Scrolls, Vol. 2 (slum Village Edition) by Slum Village
The Lost Scrolls, Vol. 2 (slum Village Edition)- Album Overview The Lost Scrolls, Vol. 2 (slum Village Edition) is an…
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Released 2002
The Lost Tapes
NasCheck the vibes: Nas – The Lost Tapes
The Lost Tapes- Album Overview "The Lost Tapes," released on September 24, 2002, is a compilation album by the iconic…
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