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Friday, August 10 2007

Wu-Tang Clan reunites for another album, tour


Wednesday, August 8 2007

‘Day of Outrage’ targets offensive lyrics in hip-hop


Tuesday, August 7 2007

Not Ready to Die: An Interview with Plan B.

Plan B delivers his brutally raw socio-rhymes to not only rip open the ears of listeners but inject a poignant message that entertains and lingers. The UK rapper describes the world he's taking on and the unusual way that he's a racist.


Potluck: Straight Outta Humboldt

Two guys with a passion for Mary Jane and a talent for deft flows and catchy hooks.


Friday, August 3 2007

A-Plus: My Last Good Deed

Solid production, plenty of skills on the microphone. But is it true that no good deed goes unpunished?


Monday, July 30 2007

Common: Finding Forever

As good as Finding Forever is -- and it's very good -- it's hard to imagine it vaulting Common into superstar status. It's the curse of being sly and thoughtful.


Wednesday, July 25 2007

Novelty acts bank on ringtones and downloads


Tuesday, July 24 2007

Mala Rodriguez offers a taste of Spain’s hip-hop culture


Thursday, July 5 2007

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony: Strength and Loyalty

Strength and Loyalty's biggest fault is its complete unBoneness. It's completely devoid of that darkness that permeated their earlier work.


Tuesday, July 3 2007

T.I.: T.I. vs. T.I.P.

The Rubberband Man snaps back better than ever on his new release.


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