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Theophilus London, ‘Vibes’

mreeves January 11, 2015 No Comments 2014Friends of KanyeMono-RapTheophilus London

When Warner Bros. announced that Kanye West would executive-produce Theophilus London’s Vibes, it brought much-needed promotion to this Brooklyn sensualist who sings more than he…

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Childish Gambino, ‘Camp’

mreeves January 11, 2015 No Comments 2011Childish GambinoMono-RapSuburbia

Childish Gambino’s Camp is a bit of a mess. It veers wildly from poignant emotions to maudlin histrionics, often in the same song. On the…

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Nicki Minaj, ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded’

mreeves August 10, 2013 No Comments 2012Mono-RapMonsters of RapNicki MinajNYCYoung Money

Nicki Minaj is a self-described Harajuku girl with a potty mouth and a dementedly theatrical fashion sense to match. Much like Katy Perry, Lady Gaga,…

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Lupe Fiasco, ‘Food & Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album’

mreeves January 19, 2013 No Comments 2012ChicagoLupe FiascoMono-RapPolitical Rap

The cover art for Lupe Fiasco’s sequel to his 2006 debut, Food & Liquor, is shrouded in all black, a design shtick historically associated with…

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