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Smokepurpp, Bless Yo Trap | Track Review

SoundCloud up-and-coming, 20-year-old, Chicago rapper Smokepurpp drops a brief banger with “Bless Yo Trap.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 27, 2017 ago

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Lupe Fiasco, DROGAS Light | Album Review

Lupe Fiasco returns with his sixth album DROGAS Light, an effort which has its moments, but also falls short of his best work.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 16, 2017 ago

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Dreezy Shows Potential Throughout ‘No Hard Feelings’

All in all, Chicago rapper/singer Dreezy shows immense potential throughout the course of her debut album No Hard Feelings.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 19, 2016 ago

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Michael Jackson, Xscape | Album Review

Xscape is a ‘much better than expected’ posthumous Michael Jackson album. It doesn’t fall into the same league as Jackson’s best, but a welcome addition.

By the musical hype, 11 yearsMay 15, 2014 ago

“Chicago”

Smokepurpp, Bless Yo Trap | Track Review

Lupe Fiasco, DROGAS Light | Album Review

Dreezy Shows Potential Throughout ‘No Hard Feelings’

Michael Jackson, Xscape | Album Review