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7.6
New Music Critique: K. Link
Pittsburgh rapper K. Link impresses us with his raspy, higher-consciousness flow, full of harsh words (“Mark 8:36”) for an array of society’s ills (materialism, celebrity ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: Shakes Lo
Blessed with a confident, compelling flow (reminding one of us of Camp Lo), NY artist Shakes Lo is a promising young rapper. It also doesn’t ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: Rashaann
Though his lyrics are familiar territory to any hip-hop fan, it’s the musical flair that Rashaann brings to his songs that sets them apart. Instead ... -
7.2
New Music Critique: M6
We’ve all heard similar tales of personal pain and street-life struggle that fill these songs by Denver’s Marcus Smith, but never with his level of intensity. In fact, ... -
ASCAP and iStandard's Producer & Rapper Showcase Accepting Entries
For the tenth straight year, ASCAP and iStandard have partnered up to present a showcase specifically for all the ASCAP producers and rappers in the ... -
7.2
New Music Critique: Righteous Reg
San Jose, CA’s Righteous Reg has no interest in mainstream b.s. As he says in the catchy “K.I.M.”: “I can’t stand some fake shit!” So ... -
Tyler, the Creator - Flower Boy (8/10)
With Flower Boy, West Coast rapper Tyler the Creator returns with his most well-crafted album to date. Coming a long way from his first full-length ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: BouyGenius
Ohio artist BouyGenius has no lack of self-esteem, a chanting childlike defiance that states his mission to gain rightful recognition. His sly, clever humor is ... -
7.8
New Music Critique: Lil TaRus
Artist Lil TaRus has a natural vocal tone and a gift for catchy hooks that helps him stand out from the pack. He doesn’t dazzle or ... -
8.2
New Music Critique: Corey Pro
Houston-based artist Corey Pro, from his tracks to his flow, is working at a high level, delivering recordings that (a la Kendrick Lamar) are as ...
