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Spooks – SIOSOS Vol 1 Review
It seems that the year 2001 is the year of which a number of hip-hop bands hit the big time with a style and sound really unlike anything heard before. Spooks are one Read More »
Wu Tang Clan – The W Review
Well once again, one of the most influencial groups in hip hop history and back with their third full album in 2000. After the shit that was Wu Tang Forever, the clan are Read More »
Various Artists – Lyricist Lounge Vol 2 Review
The Lyricist Lounge as a concept started way back in 1991 by Danny Castro and Anthony Marshal as a platform for underground cats to show off their skills to potential signers. Bush Babees, Read More »
Woo Child – Double U Double Oh Review
“If there’s any sort of promise to be shown within a lyricist, its not hard to find in Woo Child, as the concept “some emcee’s come, and some emcees don’t come out at Read More »
The Pharcyde – Plain Rap Review
The Pharcyde are back after five years away from the game, and they’re still keepin’ it tight. Although the style of their tunes has definitely changed, the way in which they can always Read More »
Edan – “Mic Manipulator” / “Humble Magnificent” / “Adrenaline Rush”/ “Dope Rhymes For Sure”
It’s safe to say that Edan is a throwback to the old school of hip hop, with a very positive vibe flowing from most of his songs. This 12″ is made up of Read More »
Anticon + Shapeshifters @ The Living Room
I stepped into the small local venue, The Living Room, unprepared for what my eyes and ears were about to experience from the Anticon collective. While DJ Rafiki warmed up the crowd on Read More »
From Ruffhouse Split, 2 New Labels
The upshot of that nasty Ruffhouse Records divorce is that the Philadelphia suburbs are now home to two major-label affiliates with serious hip-hop credentials. Ruffhouse cofounder and promotional whiz Chris Schwartz- whom insiders Read More »
A Great Day in Hip-Hop
Seven months ago, when the staff of XXL magazine first thought of redoing the “Great Day in Harlem” shoot, they had no idea how successful it would be. The first “Great Day in Read More »
