Released 2004
The Lost Tapes 2
NasNas returns with The Lost Tapes 2
The Lost Tapes 2- Album Overview Released on July 19, 2019, "The Lost Tapes 2" serves as a sequel to Nas' 2002 compil…
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Reviews, context and selected tracks from complete records across the Staimusic archive.
Released 1998
The Love Movement
A Tribe Called QuestA of The Love Movement by A Tribe Called Quest
A Tribe Called Quest is one of hip-hop's most revered groups, known for their conscious lyrics, jazzy beats, and funk…
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Released 1991
The Low End Theory
A Tribe Called QuestReview of A Tribe Called Quest-The Low End Theory – The Low End Theory
Album overview "The Low End Theory," released on September 24, 1991, is the second studio album by influential hip-ho…
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Released 2017
The Mack World Sessions
Craig MackCraig Mack experiments boldly on The Mack World Sessions
The Mack World Sessions- Album Overview Released in 1997, "The Mack World Sessions" stands as a unique entry in hip-h…
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Released 2000
The Marshall Mathers LP
EminemA Deep Dive into Eminem's The Marshall Mathers LP
When discussing the greatest rap albums of all time, it is impossible not to mention The Marshall Mathers LP by Emine…
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Released 2013
The Marshall Mathers LP 2
EminemA Critical Review of Eminem's 'The Marshall Mathers LP 2'
Eminem, born Marshall Bruce Mathers III, is a name that is synonymous with the rap genre. Having sold over 150 millio…
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Released 2011
The Martyr
Immortal TechniqueCheck the vibes: Immortal Technique-The Martyr – The Martyr
Album overview Immortal Technique's album "The Martyr" was released in 2011, marking a significant entry in the under…
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Released 2005
The Massacre
50 CentA of 50 Cent's Album, The Massacre
50 Cent rose to fame in the early 2000s with his debut album, Get Rich or Die Tryin'. This album solidified his statu…
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Released 2008
The MCEO Mixtape
Talib KweliTalib Kweli raises the bar with The MCEO Mixtape
The MCEO Mixtape- Album Overview Talib Kweli's "The MCEO Mixtape," released in 2023, is a testament to the hip-hop le…
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Released 2015
The Meth Lab
Method ManMethod Man – The Meth Lab: track-by-track perspective
The Meth Lab- Album Overview "The Meth Lab," released on August 21, 2015, marks Method Man's return to the forefront …
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Released 2015
The Meth Lab
Method Man & RedmanInside the atmosphere of Method Man & Redman's The Meth Lab
The Meth Lab- Album Overview "The Meth Lab," released on August 21, 2015, marks a significant return for hip-hop lege…
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Released 2014
The Midnight Life
Dj QuikThe Midnight Life of Dj Quik: A Critical Review of the Album
For hip-hop lovers, DJ Quik needs no introduction. He is a highly respected producer and rapper in the industry who h…
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Released 2010
The Midwest Cowboy
Bone Thugs-N-HarmonyBone Thugs-N-Harmony – The Midwest Cowboy: a sonic journey
The Midwest Cowboy- Album Overview Bone Thugs-N-Harmony's "The Midwest Cowboy," released in 2021, marks an intriguing…
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Released 2007
The Mirror
Ja RuleThe Mirror: A of Ja Rule's Album
Ja Rule is one of the most respected music artists in the hip hop industry who rose to fame in the late 90s. He is kn…
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Released 2009
The Miseducation of Freddie Gibbs
Freddie GibbsAlbum spotlight: Freddie Gibbs-The Miseducation of Freddie Gibbs – The Miseducation of Freddie Gibbs
Album overview Freddie Gibbs released "The Miseducation of Freddie Gibbs" in 2023, marking a significant evolution in…
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Released 1998
The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
Lauryn HillInside The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill by Lauryn Hill-The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
Album overview The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, released on August 25, 1998, is the debut solo album by American sing…
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Released 2002
The Mix Tape
Krs-oneA closer look at Krs-one-The Mix Tape's album The Mix Tape
Album overview The album "The Mix Tape" by Krs-one-The Mix Tape is a project that embodies the essence of hip-hop cul…
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Released 2007
The Mix-Up
Beastie BoysA of Beastie Boys' The Mix-Up: A Blend of Brilliance and Blandness
When Beastie Boys released The Mix-Up in 2007, it was a departure from their previous rap-oriented albums. The instru…
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Released 2007
The Mix-up
Beastie BoysThe evolution of Beastie Boys in The Mix-up
The Mix-up- Album Overview Released on June 26, 2007, "The Mix-Up" marks a significant departure for the Beastie Boys…
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Released 2009
The Mobb Files
Mobb DeepThe evolution of Mobb Deep-The Mobb Files in The Mobb Files
Album overview Mobb Deep, the iconic hip-hop duo from Queensbridge, New York, released "The Mobb Files" in 2014, a co…
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Released 2012
The Moment We've Been Waiting For
Dominik FikeThe evolution of Dominik Fike in The Moment We've Been Waiting For
The Moment We've Been Waiting For- Album Overview "The Moment We've Been Waiting For," released on December 8, 2023, …
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Released 2012
The Moment We’ve Been Waiting For
Dominik FikeFrom intro to finale: what The Moment We’ve Been Waiting For delivers
The Moment We’ve Been Waiting For- Album Overview Released on February 3, 2023, "The Moment We’ve Been Waiting For" m…
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Released 2005
The Money Pit
AasimAlbum spotlight: Aasim-The Money Pit – The Money Pit
Album overview Aasim's album "The Money Pit," released in 2023, encapsulates a blend of hip-hop and R&B influences th…
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Released 2012
The Money Store
Death GripsUnpacking Death Grips-The Money Store's The Money Store
Album overview The Money Store, released on April 24, 2012, is the debut studio album by experimental hip-hop group D…
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Released 2003
The Movement
Inspectah DeckThe Movement: the next chapter for Inspectah Deck
The Movement- Album Overview "The Movement," released in 2021, marks a significant moment in Inspectah Deck's storied…
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Released 2015
The N-word
Afro ManExploring the sound of Afro Man: The N-word
The N-word- Album Overview Afro Man, the American rapper known for his laid-back style and humorous lyrics, released …
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Released 2014
The New Classic
Iggy AzaleaThe New Classic: the next chapter for Iggy Azalea
The New Classic- Album Overview "The New Classic," Iggy Azalea's debut studio album, was released on April 14, 2014, …
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Released 2004
The New Danger
Mos DefMos Def raises the bar with The New Danger
The New Danger- Album Overview "The New Danger," released on October 12, 2004, is the second studio album by acclaime…
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Released 2006
The New Season
Mc EihtA closer look at Mc Eiht-The New Season's album The New Season
Album overview Mc Eiht, an influential figure in West Coast hip-hop, released his album "The New Season" in 1999 unde…
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Released 2019
The Nothing
KornOne week with The Nothing: thoughts on Korn
The Nothing- Album Overview The Nothing, released on September 13, 2019, is the thirteenth studio album by the Americ…
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Released 2018
The Now Now
GorillazInside the atmosphere of Gorillaz's The Now Now
The Now Now- Album Overview "The Now Now," released on June 29, 2018, is the sixth studio album by the virtual band G…
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Released 2014
The Oddfather
Gucci ManeReview of Gucci Mane – The Oddfather
The Oddfather- Album Overview Released on October 17, 2019, "The Oddfather" marks a significant chapter in Gucci Mane…
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