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Tech N9ne, Special Effects © Strange Music

Tech N9ne Delivers Eclectic Effort with ‘Special Effects’

Ultimately, ‘Strange Effects’ is another superb album from Tech N9ne. It’s imperfect, but its pros easily outweigh its cons.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsMay 20, 2015 ago

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Snoop Dogg, Bush | Album Review

While veteran West Coast rapper Snoop Dogg hasn’t returned to rapping just yet, chill, funky, R&B LP ‘BUSH’ proves to be satisfying.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsMay 14, 2015 ago

Evergreen

10 Emotionally Overwhelming Songs | Playlist

The 10 featured songs are “full” of emotion and depth. Each song has a deeper meaning or larger purpose which makes it truly unique, special, and memorable.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsMay 1, 2015 ago

Action Bronson, Mr. Wonderful © Atlantic

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Action Bronson Shows Potential On ‘Mr. Wonderful’

The time has finally arrived for former XXL Magazine freshman Action Bronson – his major label debut, ‘Mr. Wonderful’, dropped in late March ’15.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsMarch 25, 2015 ago

Drake, If You're Reading This You're Too Late © Cash Money

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Drake Is In the Zone on ‘If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late’

Drake shocks the world by releasing an unexpected mixtape, ‘If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late’. Mixtape or not, Drake is clearly “in the zone.”

By the musical hype, 10 yearsFebruary 18, 2015 ago

J. Cole, 2014 Forest Hills Drive [📷: Columbia]

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Takeaways: J. Cole, ‘2014 Forest Hills Drive’

J. Cole surprised everyone by dropping his third album, ‘2014 Forest Hills Drive’ with short notice. Here are five takeaways after listening to the album.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsDecember 16, 2014 ago

G-Eazy, These Things Happen © Blueprint/G-Eazy

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G-Eazy is Confident & Hungry on ‘These Things Happen’

Throughout ‘These Things Happen’, Bay-area rapper G-Eazy is cocky and confident. From the onset, G-Eazy comes out swinging, establishing he’s “the man.”

By the musical hype, 11 yearsJune 30, 2014 ago