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• Wu Tang Clan “Method Man” (1993) 14 January 2025
  “Method Man” is the B-side to the single “Protect Ya Neck” from the critically acclaimed debut album by the Wu-Tang Clan titled Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers). It was a solo track for the first successful solo star of the Wu-Tang Clan, Method Man. The song was chosen for The Source magazine’s 100 best rap singles. […]
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• Freddie Gibbs & Madlib – Piñata (2014) | Review 12 January 2025
  When you first think about the pairing of Freddie Gibbs and Madlib, it feels somewhat unexpected. Gibbs, a hard-nosed rapper from Gary, Indiana, with a raw, no-nonsense style, doesn’t seem like the natural collaborator for Madlib, an eccentric producer known for his layered, often left-field beats. But that’s exactly what makes Piñata such a standout—this […]
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• Celph Titled – The Gatalog: A Collection Of Chaos (2006) | Review 11 January 2025
  Celph Titled’s The Gatalog: A Collection of Chaos is an ambitious deep-dive into one of underground Hip Hop’s most distinct voices. Spanning four discs and 75 tracks, this colossal compilation gathers a mix of unreleased material, collaborations, and rare cuts from the self-proclaimed “Rubix Cuban.” More than just a collection, it is an exercise in relentless […]
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• Dr. Dooom – First Come First Served (1999) | Review 7 January 2025
  Kool Keith is not an artist who thrives on convention. As one of Hip Hop’s most eccentric and shape-shifting figures, he’s spent decades dodging mainstream recognition while cultivating a dedicated underground following. Born Keith Thornton in the Bronx, he first gained prominence with Ultramagnetic MCs, whose 1988 debut Critical Beatdown left a lasting mark on […]
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• Cypress Hill “The Phuncky Feel One” (1991) 6 January 2025
  “The Phuncky Feel One” is the second single Cypress Hill’s self-titled debut album. It was released in 1991 as a single and featured the previous single of the album, “How I Could Just Kill a Man” as a b-side.   The post Cypress Hill “The Phuncky Feel One” (1991) appeared first on Hip Hop Golden […]
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• De La Soul – De La Soul Is Dead (1991) | Review 3 January 2025
  The cracked flowerpot on the cover of De La Soul Is Dead wasn’t a mere visual; it was a rupture. The vibrant, swirling psychedelia of 3 Feet High and Rising shattered, replaced by this muted image of wilting daisies in a broken pot. Released in 1991, De La Soul’s second album arrived burdened by expectation, […]
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• Redman – Muddy Waters Too | Review 31 December 2024
  When Redman dropped Muddy Waters back in 1996, it was an instant classic. Packed with funky beats, sharp rhymes, and that unmistakable Reggie Noble humor, the album became a staple of 90s Hip Hop. It’s widely regarded as Redman’s magnum opus, the project that solidified him as one of the most dynamic, creative, and flat-out […]
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• Mos Def – Black On Both Sides (1999) | Review 31 December 2024
  Mos Def’s Black on Both Sides, released in 1999, is a rich and intricate exploration of sound and ideas. To understand this work, it’s important to know a bit about the artist himself. Born Dante Smith in Brooklyn, he grew up in a vibrant artistic environment. Before his solo career took off, he was involved […]
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• Mos Def “Ms. Fat Booty” (1999) 31 December 2024
  “Ms. Fat Booty” is the first single from Mos Def‘s 1999 album Black on Both Sides. The song and its chorus are both driven by multiple samples of Aretha Franklin’s “One Step Ahead”, a rare Columbia single released in 1965. Black on Both Sides is the debut solo album of Mos Def, released on October 12, 1999, by Rawkus Records and Columbia Records. Prior to […]
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• Kendrick Lamar – good kid, m.A.A.d. city (2012) | Review 30 December 2024
  Kendrick Lamar’s good kid, m.A.A.d city (2012) transcends the typical Hip Hop album format. It operates as a meticulously crafted narrative, a cinematic coming-of-age story deeply rooted in the complexities of Compton, California. More than a collection of songs, it’s an immersive experience, inviting listeners into Lamar’s world and tracing his personal evolution. The album’s […]
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• Madvillain – Madvillainy (2004) | Review 23 December 2024
  When Madvillainy landed in 2004, it was a cryptic invitation into a shadowy world where two of the genre’s most inventive artists, Madlib and MF DOOM, conspired to create their masterpiece. It felt like tuning into a distorted radio signal from another dimension, each song its own brief transmission before flickering out, only to be […]
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• Ol’ Dirty Bastard – Return To The 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version (1995) | Review 21 December 2024
  Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s Return to the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version is an album that throws you straight into the deep end of chaos. Released in 1995 as ODB’s first solo outing, it stands as one of Hip Hop’s most unapologetically raw and unhinged records. This is not music crafted for clarity or mass appeal—this […]
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