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Tag: 2015

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Notes on Ne-Yo

mreeves October 14, 2016 No Comments 2015Lover MenNe-YoR&B Dreamsurban pop

For much of his career, Ne-Yo has presented himself as a 21st century gentleman, a handsome performer who dresses stylishly, sings incredibly and at times…

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Spotlight On: Wale

mreeves October 13, 2016 No Comments 2015WaleWashington D.C.

It’s not a coincidence that Wale’s new album is inspired by his most critically-acclaimed project to date, 2008’s The Mixtape About Nothing. With The Album…

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A Brief History of Scarface

mreeves October 8, 2016 No Comments 2015H-TownScarfaceSouthern Rap

If there is a definitive list of the greatest rappers of all time, then Scarface ranks highly on it. He’s widely regarded as one of…

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Notable Rap Albums of 2015

mreeves December 27, 2015 1 Comment 2015Year In Review

Here’s a brief list of 25 notable rap albums this year. I reviewed most of the titles for various outlets; those reviews are attached where…

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Snoop Goes Pop

mreeves September 8, 2015 No Comments 2015From Gs to GentsLos AngelesMonsters of RapSnoop DoggWest Coast OGs

Two decades ago, Snoop Doggy Dogg’s ascent from Long Beach Crip to number-one debut album with a bullet and a murder charge was the target…

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