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Kid Cudi, Speedin Bullet 2 Heaven © Republic

The Downfall of Kid Cudi: A Sad Tale

Kid Cudi is in a bad place. ‘Speedin’ Bullet to Heaven’ makes you question where he is mentally given its raw, depressed, and at times morbid nature.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJanuary 28, 2016 ago

Hoodie Allen • Happy Camper © Hoodie Allen, LLC

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Hoodie Allen, Happy Camper | Album Review 💿

If he does nothing else, Hoodie Allen maintains consistency on ‘Happy Camper.’ Is Hoodie on? Yes, he’s ON.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJanuary 25, 2016 ago

Mike Stud, These Days [Photo Credit: Electric Feel Music]

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Mike Stud, These Days | Album Review 💿

Rhode Island rapper Mike Stud showcases a solid flow and delivers an enjoyable, though not transcendent effort on ‘These Days.’

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJanuary 18, 2016 ago

Kendrick Lamar, To Pimp A Butterfly © Aftermath/Interscope

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Playlist: 25 Best Rap Songs of 2015

After flexing my muscles (writing, not biceps) and compiling the best songs and best albums of 2015, how about diving into genres? Here’s a quickie – 25 Best Rap Songs of 2015. Are there some ‘best’ songs that didn’t get loving from yours truly? Probably, but that’s life, and life’s Read more

By the musical hype, 10 yearsDecember 29, 2015 ago

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Ty Dolla $ign, Free TC | Album Review 💿

Ty Dolla $ign shows great versatility throughout ‘Free TC’, oscillating between singing/rapping & soulfulness/unapologetic brashness.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsNovember 19, 2015 ago

Logic, The Incredible True Story © Def Jam

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Logic, The Incredible True Story | Album Review 💿

After delivering a superb debut album (Under Pressure), Logic follows it up with another incredible LP with The Incredible True Story.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsNovember 17, 2015 ago

The Game, The Documentary 2.5 © Entertainment One

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The Game Sounds Reinvigorated on ‘The Documentary 2.5’

The second album by The Game, ‘The Documentary 2.5’, is as awesome as ‘The Documentary 2.’ ‘Documentary 2.5’ offer up top-notch, West Coast gangsta rap.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsOctober 22, 2015 ago