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STAIMUSIC ALBUM REVIEWS

Albums worth hearing in full

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

Spice 1 — The Ridah
Released 2004

The Ridah

Spice 1

Spice 1 – The Ridah: track-by-track perspective

The Ridah- Album Overview Released in 1997, "The Ridah" marks Spice 1's fourth studio album and showcases the West Co…

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Slick Rick — The Ruler's Back
Released 1991

The Ruler's Back

Slick Rick

Is The Ruler's Back Slick Rick's best work yet?

The Ruler's Back- Album Overview "The Ruler's Back," released on September 12, 1999, marks a significant return for S…

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Slick Rick — The Ruler’s Back
Released 1991

The Ruler’s Back

Slick Rick

From intro to finale: what The Ruler’s Back delivers

The Ruler’s Back- Album Overview "The Ruler’s Back," released on September 26, 1999, marks the triumphant return of S…

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Mobb Deep — The Safe Is Cracked
Released 2009

The Safe Is Cracked

Mobb Deep

Inside The Safe Is Cracked by Mobb Deep-The Safe Is Cracked

Album overview Mobb Deep's "The Safe Is Cracked" is a notable mixtape released in 2006, which showcases the duo's sig…

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Fugees — The Score
Released 1996

The Score

Fugees

Check the vibes: Fugees – The Score

The Score- Album Overview "The Score," released on February 13, 1996, is the second and final studio album by the Ame…

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The Fugees — The Score
Released 1996

The Score

The Fugees

Inside The Score by The Fugees

The Score- Album Overview The Fugees' album "The Score," released on February 13, 1996, stands as a landmark in hip-h…

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NF — The Search
Released 2019

The Search

NF

The Search: discovering NF's artistry

The Search- Album Overview "The Search" is the third studio album by American rapper NF, released on July 26, 2019, t…

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Too $hort — The Sex Tape Playlist
Released 2018

The Sex Tape Playlist

Too $hort

The Sex Tape Playlist by Too $hort: expectations vs reality

The Sex Tape Playlist- Album Overview The Sex Tape Playlist, released in 2019, marks an intriguing chapter in the pro…

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Eminem — The Slim Shady LP
Released 1999

The Slim Shady LP

Eminem

Eminem's Slim Shady LP – a Critic's Review

Eminem is one of the most influential and successful rap artists of all time. His music has inspired millions of peop…

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Krs-one — The Sneak Attack
Released 2001

The Sneak Attack

Krs-one

The evolution of Krs-one-The Sneak Attack in The Sneak Attack

Album overview KRS-One's "The Sneak Attack," released in 2001, marks a significant chapter in the evolution of hip-ho…

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Fabolous — The Soul Tape 3
Released 2013

The Soul Tape 3

Fabolous

Exploring the sound of Fabolous-The Soul Tape 3: The Soul Tape 3

Album overview The Soul Tape 3, released on December 25, 2015, is the third installment of Fabolous's critically accl…

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Grandmaster Flash — The Source
Released 1986

The Source

Grandmaster Flash

Listening to The Source by Grandmaster Flash-The Source

Album overview The Source is a pivotal album by Grandmaster Flash, released in 1986 under the label Sugar Hill Record…

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Slum Village — The Source
Released 2019

The Source

Slum Village

How Slum Village shaped the sound of The Source

The Source- Album Overview "The Source" is the influential debut studio album by the Detroit hip-hop trio Slum Villag…

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Juicy J — The Southern Dynasty
Released 2011

The Southern Dynasty

Juicy J

Check the vibes: Juicy J-The Southern Dynasty – The Southern Dynasty

Album overview Juicy J's "The Southern Dynasty," released in 2023, marks a significant addition to the Southern hip-h…

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Gucci Mane — The State vs. Radric Davis
Released 2009

The State vs. Radric Davis

Gucci Mane

Check the vibes: Gucci Mane-The State vs. Radric Davis – The State vs. Radric Davis

Album overview The State vs. Radric Davis is the fourth studio album by American rapper Gucci Mane, released on Decem…

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Raekwon — The Tonite Show
Released 2013

The Tonite Show

Raekwon

Raekwon – The Tonite Show: track-by-track perspective

The Tonite Show- Album Overview Released on March 24, 2023, "The Tonite Show" marks Raekwon's significant return to t…

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Dj Quik — The Trauma Mixtape
Released 0

The Trauma Mixtape

Dj Quik

Check the vibes: Dj Quik-The Trauma Mixtape – The Trauma Mixtape

Album overview The Trauma Mixtape, released in 2005, marks a significant entry in the discography of DJ Quik, a pivot…

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Rick Ross — The Trillest Duo
Released 2009

The Trillest Duo

Rick Ross

Unpacking Rick Ross's The Trillest Duo

The Trillest Duo- Album Overview Rick Ross's "The Trillest Duo," released in 2023 under Maybach Music Group, showcase…

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Too $hort — The Trunk, Vol. 3
Released 2020

The Trunk, Vol. 3

Too $hort

Too $hort raises the bar with The Trunk, Vol. 3

The Trunk, Vol. 3- Album Overview Released in 2023, "The Trunk, Vol. 3" marks a significant addition to Too $hort's e…

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Spice 1 — The Truth
Released 2005

The Truth

Spice 1

Is The Truth Spice 1's best work yet?

The Truth- Album Overview "The Truth" is the fifth studio album by American rapper Spice 1, released on November 11, …

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Blu & Exile — The Turn Up
Released 2017

The Turn Up

Blu & Exile

The Turn Up: discovering Blu & Exile's artistry

The Turn Up- Album Overview "The Turn Up" is the highly anticipated collaborative album by West Coast hip-hop duo Blu…

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