Released 2006
Videogame
Flaminio MaphiaUnpacking Flaminio Maphia's Videogame
Videogame- Album Overview "Videogame," released in 1999, marks a significant entry in the Italian rap scene, showcasi…
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Released 2016
Views
DrakeFirst impressions of Drake – Views
Views- Album Overview "Views," released on April 29, 2016, is the fourth studio album by Canadian rapper Drake. The a…
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Released 2014
Vii
Teyana TaylorVii: the story Teyana Taylor wants to tell
Vii- Album Overview Teyana Taylor's highly anticipated album "Vii" was released on October 1, 2022, through G.O.O.D. …
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Released 2007
Vile Denaro
Club DogoVile Denaro: what Club Dogo wants you to feel
Vile Denaro- Album Overview "Vile Denaro" is the landmark 2013 album by Club Dogo, an influential Italian hip-hop gro…
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Released 2010
Villa Manifesto
Slum VillageVilla Manifesto: the story Slum Village wants to tell
Villa Manifesto- Album Overview "Villa Manifesto," the fifth studio album by the influential hip-hop group Slum Villa…
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Released 2016
Village Ghetto Land
Celly RuThe evolution of Celly Ru in Village Ghetto Land
Village Ghetto Land- Album Overview "Village Ghetto Land," released in 2022, marks a significant milestone in Celly R…
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Released 2021
Vince Staples
Vince StaplesVince Staples: exploring the world of Vince Staples
Vince Staples- Album Overview The self-titled album "Vince Staples," released on July 9, 2021, marks a significant ch…
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Released 2020
Vintage
SoolkingDiving deep into Vintage by Soolking
Vintage- Album Overview "Vintage," released in 2021, is a notable album by Algerian-French artist Soolking, known for…
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Released 2020
Vintage Gearforth
SoolkingReview of Soolking – Vintage Gearforth
Vintage Gearforth- Album Overview Soolking, the Algerian-French rapper and singer, released his album "Vintage Gearfo…
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Released 1997
Violent Demise: The Last Days
Body CountCheck the vibes: Body Count-Violent Demise: The Last Days – Violent Demise: The Last Days
Album overview Body Count's "Violent Demise: The Last Days" was released on March 31, 2023. This album marks the band…
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Released 2020
Violent Pop
Blind ChannelViolent Pop: discovering Blind Channel's artistry
Violent Pop- Album Overview Blind Channel's third studio album, "Violent Pop," was released on September 17, 2021, un…
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Released 1982
Violent Visions
UndeadA closer look at Undead's album Violent Visions
Violent Visions- Album Overview Released in 1998, "Violent Visions" is the debut album by the American hip-hop artist…
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Released 2022
Virus
Noyz NarcosWhy Noyz Narcos's Virus matters
Virus- Album Overview Noyz Narcos's album "Virus" was released in 2020 and has quickly established itself as a corner…
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Released 1991
Vocally Pimpin'
Above the LawA of Above The Law’s “Vocally Pimpin” Album
If you’re a fan of 90s hip hop, then you probably already know about Above The Law. This highly influential West Coas…
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Released 2014
Void
RL GrimeInside Void by RL Grime
Void- Album Overview Released in 2014, "Void" is the debut studio album by American producer RL Grime, known for his …
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Released 1994
Vol. 1: Da Beginning
Juicy JCheck the vibes: Juicy J – Vol. 1: Da Beginning
Vol. 1: Da Beginning- Album Overview Juicy J's "Vol. 1: Da Beginning," released in 2023, marks a significant entry in…
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Released 1998
Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life
Jay ZAlbum spotlight: Jay Z-Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life – Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life
Album overview Released on September 29, 1998, "Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life" marks a pivotal moment in Jay-Z's career a…
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Released 1994
Vol. 2: Da Exorcist
Juicy JFirst impressions of Juicy J – Vol. 2: Da Exorcist
Vol. 2: Da Exorcist- Album Overview Juicy J's "Vol. 2: Da Exorcist," released on December 10, 2021, is a significant …
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Released 1998
Vol. 2… Hard Knock Life
Jay ZJay Z – Vol. 2… Hard Knock Life: a sonic journey
Vol. 2… Hard Knock Life- Album Overview "Vol. 2… Hard Knock Life," released on September 29, 1998, is Jay-Z's third s…
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Released 1999
Vol. 3... Life and Times of S. Carter
Jay ZExploring the sound of Jay Z-Vol. 3... Life and Times of S. Carter: Vol. 3... Life and Times of S. Carter
Album overview Released on December 28, 1999, "Vol. 3... Life and Times of S. Carter" is Jay-Z's third studio album, …
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Released 1999
Vol. 3… Life And Times Of S. Carter
Jay ZJay Z experiments boldly on Vol. 3… Life And Times Of S. Carter
Vol. 3… Life And Times Of S. Carter- Album Overview Released on December 28, 1999, "Vol. 3… Life And Times Of S. Cart…
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Released 1994
Vol. 9mm "it's On"
Juicy JJuicy J – Vol. 9mm "it's On": a sonic journey
Vol. 9mm "it's On"- Album Overview Juicy J's "Vol. 9mm 'it's On'" was released in 2023 under the label…
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Released 2017
Volare
Fabio RovazziHow Fabio Rovazzi shaped the sound of Volare
Volare- Album Overview Fabio Rovazzi's debut album, Volare, released in 2018, marks a significant moment in the Itali…
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Released 2021
Volcanic Bird Enemy And The Voiced Concern
Lil Ugly ManeVolcanic Bird Enemy And The Voiced Concern: what Lil Ugly Mane wants you to feel
Volcanic Bird Enemy And The Voiced Concern- Album Overview Released on July 30, 2021, "Volcanic Bird Enemy And The Vo…
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Released 1994
Volume 10: Chronicles of Juice Manne
Juicy JCheck the vibes: Juicy J-Volume 10: Chronicles of Juice Manne – Volume 10: Chronicles of Juice Manne
Album overview Juicy J's "Volume 10: Chronicles of Juice Manne" was released in 2023 under the Taylor Gang Records la…
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Released 2020
Vt2m
IziVt2m: the story Izi wants to tell
Vt2m- Album Overview Izi, the Italian rapper and singer, released his album "Vt2m" in 2021 under the label Sony Music…
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Released 2007
Waiting to Inhale
Afro ManInside Waiting to Inhale by Afro Man-Waiting to Inhale
Album overview Afro Man's "Waiting to Inhale," released in 2004, is a hip-hop album that showcases his unique blend o…
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Released 2015
Walk The Plank
ZebraheadCheck the vibes: Zebrahead – Walk The Plank
Walk The Plank- Album Overview "Walk The Plank," released in 2003, is the sixth studio album by the American punk roc…
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Released 2010
Walk With Me Now: The Prequel
DmxInside Walk With Me Now: The Prequel by Dmx-Walk With Me Now: The Prequel
Album overview "Walk With Me Now: The Prequel" is a posthumous compilation album by the legendary rapper DMX, release…
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Released 1989
Walking With a Panther
Ll Cool JExploring the sound of Ll Cool J-Walking With a Panther: Walking With a Panther
Album overview Released in 1989, "Walking With a Panther" is the fourth studio album by LL Cool J, a pivotal figure i…
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Released 0
War
Ice CubeThe evolution of Ice Cube-War in War
Album overview Ice Cube's album "War" was released on March 7, 2002, as part of the politically charged hip-hop genre…
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Released 2015
War
MatstubsWar: the story Matstubs wants to tell
War- Album Overview "War," the latest offering from British artist Matstubs, released in 2023, delves into the comple…
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