Feb 6th
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| These days, the word “classic” is thrown around as loosely as a Nerf ball at a picnic. However, we at TRU consider classics to be something which stand the test of time and have a… |
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2 hours, 57 minutes ago. Jan 31st
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| These days, the word “classic” is thrown around as loosely as a Nerf ball at a picnic. However, we at TRU consider classics to be something which stand the test of time and have a… |
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| 6 days, 4 hours ago. Jan 31st
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| Toe taggin' and swaggin'.Between the Mayans' alleged predictions of humanity's annihilation and the upcoming presidential election, 2012's shaping up to be one hell of a year. Colton-bred emcee 40 Glocc's planned his own day of reckoning - and we're only still in January! Tweaking the acronym that's damn-near synonymous with the city of Compton, G-Unit [...] |
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| 6 days, 17 hours ago. Jan 29th
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| Ready to die.If you read Pitchfork or consider yourself a hipster (or an anti-hipster), you've probably got strong feelings towards Lana Del Rey. That's the narrative I've been seeing online throughout the past year in regards to Lana Del Rey's merits as an artist. Either you love her or hate her; and if you hate [...] |
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| 7 days ago. Jan 29th
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| Ready to die.If you read Pitchfork or consider yourself a hipster (or an anti-hipster), you've probably got strong feelings towards Lana Del Rey. That's the narrative I've been seeing online throughout the past year in regards to Lana Del Rey's merits as an artist. Either you love her or hate her; and if you hate [...] |
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| 7 days ago. Jan 24th
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| These days, the word “classic” is thrown around as loosely as a Nerf ball at a picnic. However, we at TRU consider classics to be something which stand the test of time and have a… |
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| 13 days ago. Jan 23rd
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| Yo Gotti is from Memphis, Tennessee (Northside, Ridgecrest to be exact) and his name has been buzzing in the streets for a minute now. I know this because my nephews ALWAYS ask if I have that new Gotti. But when the likes of Ross, Minaj, Jadakiss, and Gucci want to make songs with you, you [...] |
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| 14 days ago. Jan 23rd
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| There’s a lot to admire in the workman-like attitude and banging hip hop beats of UK production duo Krate Krusaders’ second release “When the Needle Drops”, even if it serves better as an introduction to the many featured Read more » |
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| 14 days ago. Jan 23rd
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| There’s a lot to admire in the workman-like attitude and banging hip hop beats of UK production duo Krate Krusaders’ second release “When the Needle Drops”, even if it serves better as an introduction to the many featured Read more » |
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| 14 days ago. Jan 17th
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| These days, the word “classic” is thrown around as loosely as a Nerf ball at a picnic. However, we at TRU consider classics to be something which stand the test of time and have a… |
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| 20 days ago. Jan 16th
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| After releasing two both critically and commercially acclaimed albums Raekwon is back on top of the game. Those that pay attention now know his sword is as sharp as when he was a young Shaolin soldier. The victory might be unexpected for some, but does his latest tape, a gift to his fans, continue the [...] |
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| 21 days ago. Jan 10th
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| These days, the word “classic” is thrown around as loosely as a Nerf ball at a picnic. However, we at TRU consider classics to be something which stand the test of time and have a… |
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| 27 days ago. Jan 5th
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| Yeah, technically mixtapes aren’t albums. But with the line between the two becoming increasingly blurred, it’s only right to treat mixtapes with significance. Recently, T.I. dropped one of those, and we here at TRU thought… |
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| 1 month, 2 days ago. Jan 3rd
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| Let’s say you’ve logged more than a few hours on Battlefield 3 but realized it’s maps got long in the tooth. What to do oh troubled couch marine? Well this [...] |
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| 1 month, 4 days ago. Jan 2nd
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| A.P. keeps up the momentum from a promising 2011...all bets down. |
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| 1 month, 5 days ago. Jan 2nd
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| These days, the word “classic” is thrown around as loosely as a Nerf ball at a picnic. However, we at TRU consider classics to be something which stand the test of time and have a… |
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| 1 month, 5 days ago. Dec 31st
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| Graphics: Talia Last day of the year and everything’s in the books. The best and worst projects, the mixtapes, the “Notable Quotables” and even a full list of slept-on releases*. [...] |
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| 1 month, 7 days ago. Dec 31st
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| Graphics: Talia Last day of the year and everything’s in the books. The best and worst projects, the mixtapes, the “Notable Quotables” and even a full list of slept-on releases*. [...] |
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| 1 month, 7 days ago. Dec 28th
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| The ultimate test in measuring one’s worth is not conducted in the battle to the top but the downhill slide when there’s nothing left to prove, yet more recognition to [...] |
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| 1 month, 10 days ago. Dec 27th
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| It’s been a weird couple of years for Young Jeezy. Where as in the past he could be considered America’s favorite trap rapper, that title could arguably now be awarded to either Rick Ross & Gucci Mane (Coincidentally two rappers Jeezy has beefed with in the past). Adding to that was the fact that Thug [...] |
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| 1 month, 11 days ago. Dec 27th
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| These days, the word “classic” is thrown around as loosely as a Nerf ball at a picnic. However, we at TRU consider classics to be something which stand the test of time and have a… |
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| 1 month, 11 days ago. Dec 26th
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| In Amon Tobin's own words, "Anyone looking for jazzy breaks should look elsewhere at this point or earlier. It's 2011 folks, welcome to the future." In some regards, his latest release 'Isam' may not actually be drastically different from his earlier releases, but the method and sophistication has certainly grown Read more » |
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| 1 month, 12 days ago. Dec 22nd
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| DJ Adlib’s new album 'Haus & Garten' is an impressive mix of bass heavy vibes, sparse percussion and big name guest spots. This is not merely a beat tape, though. This sixth edition of Melting Music Pot’s 'Hi-Hat Club' series stands up as an instrumental album worthy of serious attention. Read more » |
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| 1 month, 16 days ago. Dec 21st
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| Video games have become to new socializing engine for friends and family to interact. You know, instead of going outside and whatnot. The popularity of games like Call of Duty [...] |
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| 1 month, 17 days ago. Dec 20th
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| These days, the word “classic” is thrown around as loosely as a Nerf ball at a picnic. However, we at TRU consider classics to be something which stand the test of time and have a… |
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| 1 month, 18 days ago. Dec 14th
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| Pursuance by Soul Khan The former battle champ Soul Khan recently released his EP ‘Pursuance,’ entirely produced by Audible Doctor, and has some surprises in store for those that expect a Canibus type fiasco (i.e.… |
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| 1 month, 24 days ago. Dec 13th
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| These days, the word “classic” is thrown around as loosely as a Nerf ball at a picnic. However, we at TRU consider classics to be something which stand the test of time and have a… |
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| 1 month, 25 days ago. Dec 13th
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| After a string of independent projects (including a Rawkus 50 stamp of approval), a year of free mixtapes of mostly original music, and an IndieGoGo crowd-sourcing effort, San Diego’s theBREAX crew has finally arrived at…… |
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| 1 month, 25 days ago. Dec 13th
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| For almost 25 years, The Roots haven’t just earned the title of “the hardest working band in Hip-Hop”, but the one of the hardest working bands in music. And it doesn’t seem like their slowing down anytime soon. Besides being the daily house band for Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (Shout out to Michele Bachmann) [...] |
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| 1 month, 25 days ago. Dec 12th
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| Though their albums have always been cohesive and gravitated more and more to singular ideas over the years The Roots deliver their first concept album with 'undun.' The BT goes on a sonic journey to found out if the great expectations are delivered upon. |
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| 1 month, 26 days ago. 