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Sounds like:
Hodgy Beats,
OFWGKTA
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Jason Grishkoff
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Sep 24, 2012
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Frank Ocean dropped a brand new track "Blue Whale" on his Tumblr earlier this evening. Not really sure what the occasion is, but it's nice to hear him doing some straight-up hip hop.For those of you who missed the boat, Frank Ocean's
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2
Sounds like:
Quelle,
Samiyam,
Atmosphere
By
sweeney kovar
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Sep 24, 2012
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Michigan has been a breeding ground for some of the finest in hip-hop for decades. From MC Breed to J Dilla, from rhymes to beats, it's trite by now to say there's something in the water in the mitten. The tradition continues with MC SelfSays, coming...
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By
Jason Grishkoff
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Sep 22, 2012
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J.Period got massive respect back when he released a three-part mixtape called The Messengers. Featuring tributes to Fela Kuti, Bob Marley and Bob Dylan, the collection showcased his respect and skill (check out an amazing example with "Don't Think T...
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4
Sounds like:
Roc Marciano,
Ka,
Pete Rock,
Invincible
By
sweeney kovar
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Sep 21, 2012
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Rah Digga is one of the hardest MCs to come out of Jersey. Notice I did not say femcee or female MC. The need to specify that someone is adept at rhyming in spite of their gender, as the term femcee implies, is backwards and misogynistic, even when w...
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sweeney kovar
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Sep 20, 2012
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Denitia Odigie and Sene dropped their How To Satisfy Your Lover EP just a few weeks ago, but already they're back with a new cut, "Casanova." The duo has definitely mastered a mood with this one, weaving a bittersweet, make-up to break-up narrative o...
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6
Sounds like:
Ryan Hemsworth,
Baths,
Salva
By
sweeney kovar
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Sep 19, 2012
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I tend to have a relatively narrow focus on new music; if it's rap I'll probably hear or read about it, but if I stray too far from that genre without a personal connection, I can be as lost as anyone. Thankfully there's sites like Fresh Selects that...
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7
Sounds like:
Lady Sovereign,
Nelly Furtado
By
Chad L.A. Roberts
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Sep 19, 2012
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Yes, hip-hop needed the return of iconic female rapper Missy Elliot and legendary producer Timbaland. After a long hiatus, Missy and Timbaland released two singles off a forthcoming Timbaland-produced album. Both musicians have an extensive history t...
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8
Sounds like:
Fashawn,
Homeboy Sandman,
Quelle
By
sweeney kovar
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Sep 18, 2012
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Last time I talked about the new Blu and Exile album, Give Me My Flowers While I Can Still Smell Them, I kinda shitted on it slightly, but it was, at the very least, a backhanded compliment. I feel like I should rephrase a thing or two: this is a fuc...
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