On his latest collaboration with DJ Pain 1, Sole delivers an anarchist broadside against global inequity and US hegemony.
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Tag: Five Decades
T.I., T.I. vs. T.I.P.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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