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• A Tribe Called Quest – Midnight Marauders (1993) | Review 23 July 2024
  A Tribe Called Quest’s Midnight Marauders dropped on November 9, 1993, sharing its release date with Wu-Tang Clan’s debut Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers). This coincidence marked a watershed moment in Hip Hop, with two genre-defining albums hitting the streets simultaneously. Midnight Marauders represents Tribe at their creative peak, building on the foundation laid by […]
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• Nuse Tyrant – Juxtaposed Echoes | Review 22 July 2024
  San Diego-based lyrical virtuosu Nuse Tyrant’s Juxtaposed Echoes is a bold, introspective odyssey through the gritty urban landscape of the artist’s psyche. Produced by the dynamic duo of Trust One and Clypto, the album creates a sonic tapestry where contrasting perspectives and sounds collide, reflecting the complex narrative woven by Nuse Tyrant. The album opens […]
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• Paris – The Devil Made Me Do It (1990) | Review 21 July 2024
  When Paris dropped The Devil Made Me Do It in 1990, a bomb went off in the Hip Hop world. This was a revolutionary manifesto set to beats, a fiery call to arms that demanded attention and refused to be ignored. The album kicks off with a brief “Intro” about the racially motivated murder of […]
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• Too $hort – Life Is… Too Short (1988) | Review 20 July 2024
  Life Is… Too Short is the fifth album from Oakland rap icon Too Short. It was released in 1988 via Dangerous Music and re-released in 1989 through Jive Records, making it his first major label release. It appeared as a Dangerous Music/RCA Records release until Jive Records logos appeared on the release on October 25, 1990, after it […]
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• Dr. Dre – The Chronic (1992) | Review 20 July 2024
  Dr. Dre’s The Chronic is an iconic album that dropped in 1992 and flipped the script on West Coast Hip Hop, Hip Hop as a whole even. This record presented a sonic revolution that changed the game and set the stage for G-funk domination. From the jump, The Chronic hits you with that unmistakable Dre […]
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• Ice Cube – Death Certificate (1991) | Review 17 July 2024
  Ice Cube’s sophomore solo album Death Certificate hit the streets in ’91 and shook the foundations of Hip Hop – a raw, unapologetic manifesto that solidified Ice Cube as one of the most important voices in the game. Coming off his split from N.W.A. and the success of his solo debut AmeriKKKa’s Most Wanted (1990), […]
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• Ice T – O.G. Original Gangster (1991) | Review 16 July 2024
  Ice-T’s O.G. Original Gangster (1991) is a monumental album that captures the essence of Hip Hop at a pivotal moment in its evolution. As the genre entered a new decade, Ice-T proved he wasn’t content to rest on his laurels after three successful albums, instead delivering a sprawling, ambitious project that solidified his status as […]
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• N.W.A – Efil4zaggin (1991) | Review 16 July 2024
  N.W.A’s Efil4zaggin (1991) is a complex album that thrills and frustrates. Following the departure of Ice Cube and the monumental success of Straight Outta Compton, the group faced immense pressure to deliver. The result is a project that oscillates between brilliant production and questionable lyrical choices. Dr. Dre’s work behind the boards is the undeniable […]
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• Nas “Nas Is Like” (1999) 16 July 2024
  “Nas Is Like” is the first single from Nas‘ third album I Am…. The song is the sixth collaboration between Nas and producer DJ Premier. It was critically well received as it was a change from the more commercial and pop-oriented singles from It Was Written. The song contains a combination of braggadocios and introspective […]
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• Public Enemy 1987 Live @ Def Jam Tour London 16 July 2024
  Public Enemy 1987 Live @ Def Jam Tour London: Ever since they exploded on the scene in 1987, Public Enemy has been one of the most influential and powerful forces in Hip Hop. Over 30 years of nearly constant world-touring has secured their status as one of the best and most impactful (live)acts in Hip Hop […]
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• Cypress Hill – Cypress Hill (1991) | Review 12 July 2024
  Cypress Hill’s self-titled debut is a record that crashed into the Hip Hop scene in ’91 and left everyone’s heads spinning. Cypress Hill wasn’t your typical West Coast joint; it’s a hazy, off-kilter ride through South Gate that’ll have your mind twisted and your speakers working overtime. Cypress Hill came out of nowhere with a […]
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• Blu & Evidence – Los Angeles | Review 12 July 2024
  Blu and Evidence’s Los Angeles is a love letter to the City of Angels, crafted by two of its most talented sons. This collaborative effort brings together Blu’s seasoned lyricism and Evidence’s masterful production, resulting in an album that captures the essence of L.A. in all its gritty, sun-soaked glory. Blu, who first made waves […]
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