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Kendrick Lamar hits home with ‘good kid, m.A.A.d city’

The word “classic” in hip-hop is one that cannot be used lightly. “Classic” albums withstand the test of time and are still highly regarded 10, 20 or even 30 years later. While there have been many incredible albums over the illustrious history of hip-hop, few debut albums have ever been able to accomplish what Kendrick [...]

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2011′s best of the best in hip-hop

2011 was another great year for hip-hop. We had superstar collaborations, incredible debut and sophomore albums and exciting new artists emerging onto the scene. Take a look at my favorite albums, mixtapes and songs of the year.   Top albums: 1. Jay-Z and Kanye West – “Watch The Throne” It’s hard to compete with either [...]

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TiRon & Ayomari join forces to make organic, fresh hip-hop

On Sept. 13, TiRon and Ayomari released their first collaborative album, “A Sucker For Pumps.” Standout songs include “Thing Go Right,” “All My Love” and “The Neighbors.” The two united for one of the best hip-hop albums of 2011. TiRon and Ayomari aren’t your typical rappers. Instead of pushing content every few months, they sit [...]

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