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T.I., T.I. vs. T.I.P.

mreeves February 5, 2022 No Comments Five DecadesT.I.

T.I., T.I. vs. T.I.P. (2007) On T.I. vs. T.I.P., T.I. battles himself. Literally. Near the end of this schizophrenic album, he stands in front of…

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The Game, Doctor’s Advocate

mreeves February 5, 2022 No Comments Five DecadesThe Game

The Game, Doctor’s Advocate (2006) A uniquely talented MC, Compton rapper the Game has some weird vocal tics. On his new album Doctor’s Advocate, he…

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Young Jeezy, The Inspiration

mreeves February 5, 2022 No Comments Five DecadesYoung Jeezy

Young Jeezy, The Inspiration (2006) Young Jeezy isn’t a lyricist or a technician who impresses critics with his dense wordplay. He’s a larger-than-life personality, the…

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Da Backwudz, Wood Work

mreeves January 23, 2022 No Comments Da BackwudzFive Decades

Da Backwudz, Wood Work (2006) Contrary to popular belief, rappers don’t blow up just because they’re from the A. Like everyone else, they need good…

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Aceyalone, Magnificent City

mreeves January 23, 2022 No Comments AceyaloneFive DecadesRJD2

Aceyalone Accompanied by RJD2, Magnificent City (2006) Aceyalone seems to work best with a collaborator. His best album to date as a solo artist is…

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Metal Fingers, Special Herbs: The Box Set Vol. 0-9

mreeves January 23, 2022 No Comments Five DecadesMF Doom

Metal Fingers Presents Special Herbs: The Box Set (Vol. 0-9) (2006) Instrumental music hasn’t occupied center stage in hip-hop culture for nearly a decade. These…

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Clipse, Hell Hath No Fury

mreeves January 23, 2022 No Comments ClipseFive Decades

Clipse’s second album Hell Hath No Fury is receiving the kind of universal critical acclaim reserved for sacred cows like Wilco and Bob Dylan. Its…

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Gym Class Heroes, As Cruel as Schoolchildren

mreeves January 23, 2022 No Comments Five DecadesGym Class Heroes

Gym Class Heroes, As Cruel as Schoolchildren (2006) On As Cruel as Schoolchildren, New York rap band Gym Class Heroes uproots hip-hop traditions with rock…

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Tech N9ne, Absolute Power

mreeves January 23, 2022 No Comments Five DecadesTech N9ne

Tech N9ne, Absolute Power (2002) Tech N9ne sounds exactly as he’s named, capable of spraying buckshot rhymes all over the track. Over the years, his…

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Tech N9ne, AngHellic

mreeves January 23, 2022 No Comments Five DecadesTech N9ne

Tech N9ne, AngHellic (2001) Cross Marilyn Manson with Papa Roach and DMX and you’ll come close to the sound that emanates from Tech N9ne’s debut…

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