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Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek – Reflection Eternal – Train Of Thought Review

Post by Spoton March 22, 2001Category : Music Reviews

What do you get when you put an amazing emcee with a phat producer/deejay? Damn good music, that’s what. Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek are no exception to this rule either. Reflection Eternal – Read More »

Spooks – SIOSOS Vol 1 Review

Post by Spoton March 22, 2001Category : Music Reviews

It seems that the year 2001 is the year of which a number of hip-hop bands hit the big time with a style and sound really unlike anything heard before. Spooks are one Read More »

Wu Tang Clan – The W Review

Post by Spoton March 22, 2001Category : Music Reviews

Well once again, one of the most influencial groups in hip hop history and back with their third full album in 2000. After the shit that was Wu Tang Forever, the clan are Read More »

Various Artists – Lyricist Lounge Vol 2 Review

Post by Spoton March 22, 2001Category : Music Reviews

The Lyricist Lounge as a concept started way back in 1991 by Danny Castro and Anthony Marshal as a platform for underground cats to show off their skills to potential signers. Bush Babees, Read More »

Woo Child – Double U Double Oh Review

Post by Spoton March 21, 2001Category : Music Reviews

“If there’s any sort of promise to be shown within a lyricist, its not hard to find in Woo Child, as the concept “some emcee’s come, and some emcees don’t come out at Read More »

The Pharcyde – Plain Rap Review

Post by Spoton March 2, 2001Category : Music Reviews

The Pharcyde are back after five years away from the game, and they’re still keepin’ it tight. Although the style of their tunes has definitely changed, the way in which they can always Read More »

Edan – “Mic Manipulator” / “Humble Magnificent” / “Adrenaline Rush”/ “Dope Rhymes For Sure”

Post by Spoton January 9, 2001Category : 12-inch Singles

It’s safe to say that Edan is a throwback to the old school of hip hop, with a very positive vibe flowing from most of his songs. This 12″ is made up of Read More »

Anticon + Shapeshifters @ The Living Room

Post by Spoton December 10, 2000Category : Articles

I stepped into the small local venue, The Living Room, unprepared for what my eyes and ears were about to experience from the Anticon collective. While DJ Rafiki warmed up the crowd on Read More »

From Ruffhouse Split, 2 New Labels

Post by Spoton December 9, 2000Category : Articles

The upshot of that nasty Ruffhouse Records divorce is that the Philadelphia suburbs are now home to two major-label affiliates with serious hip-hop credentials. Ruffhouse cofounder and promotional whiz Chris Schwartz- whom insiders Read More »

A Great Day in Hip-Hop

Post by Spoton December 9, 2000Category : Articles

Seven months ago, when the staff of XXL magazine first thought of redoing the “Great Day in Harlem” shoot, they had no idea how successful it would be. The first “Great Day in Read More »

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