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Sounds like:
Drake,
P-Lo,
Ishdarr,
JULiA LEWiS
By
sean o
on
Dec 29, 2017
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Berkeley rapper Rexx Life Raj caught me off guard with "Where I Belong." Shout out to Matt St. John over at East Bay Express for the feature he wrote on Raj in early December. That piece got me hooked on Raj's Drake-like flow and producer JULiA LEWiS...
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2

Sounds like:
Antwon,
Father,
SpaceGhostPurrp,
Clams Casino
By
Molly O'Mera
on
Sep 10, 2017
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Lil B has come a long way from his MySpace & Datpiff glory days, and so has rap music. Despite his impact, paving the way for many of today’s biggest names, B gave up his 13-mixtapes-a-year habit and largely retreated from the scene.
So when I s...
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3

Sounds like:
Brothertiger,
Geographer,
Tanlines,
Generationals
By
Peter Andrews
on
Jan 23, 2016
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The beauty of music is its ability to grab and capture your attention no matter where you are or what you're doing. This track is a perfect example.I first heard Cody Copeland in the strangest of places... in one my favorite burrito shops in San Fran...
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4

Sounds like:
Ras_G,
Invincible,
Thee Satisfaction
By
sweeney kovar
on
May 7, 2013
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As a culture/genre/industry of its own, hip-hop houses a continuum within itself. You can have two songs that are based on syncopated rhythms with rhyming, metered vocals that are vastly different from each other in style, content, and audience.Boom-...
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5
Sounds like:
Living Legends,
Zion I,
Murs
By
clodomiro
on
Oct 24, 2011
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Eligh & Amp Live's collaborative album Therapy At 3 is out November 15, and the first official single is the track "Tattoo Song," which discusses Eligh's fascination with tattoos and the various meanings behind them. The song will eventually be a...
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6

Sounds like:
A$AP Rocky,
Co$$,
Lil B
By
sweeney kovar
on
Sep 14, 2011
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Of all the current batch of rappers that can't legally drink at clubs yet, Main Attrakionz has the most potential. I've lauded them on here previously, but their newest project 808 and Dark Grapes II is by far their most cohesive and strongest projec...
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7

Sounds like:
Odd Future,
Zion I,
Jazz Mafia
By
sweeney kovar
on
Jun 24, 2011
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Tyler, The Creator and his Odd Future crew have made quite the impression on the music scene in the past year or so. From releasing free albums on their Tumblr to getting a distribution deal with Sony RED, they've come a long way. Their leader's Gobl...
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8
Sounds like:
The Doors,
Johnny Cash
By
Devin Duckworth
on
Oct 30, 2010
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San Francisco has it all: beautiful parks, friendly inhabitants, delectable restaurants, and mind-blowing musical talent. With a community so collectively interested in local bands, it's no surprise that The Love Dimension has gained a great followin...
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