Wednesday, February 26, 2014

About Rap / Hip-Hop: The Verdict on Schoolboy Q's 'Oxymoron'

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You've got to hand it to Schoolboy Q for sticking to his guns. Hardcore rap is risky business in 2014, but Oxymoron shows that Q's narrative isn't the same ol' story. Elsewhere, TDE rookie Isaiah Rashad proves why he's my favorite new rapper on Cilvia Demo. And in this week's Try It Before You Buy It, stream Pharrell's new album, GIRL, before it drops. 

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10 Rappers to Watch in 2014
I started out with a preliminary list of 25. In the end, only 10 made the cut. Ladies and gents, here are the 10 best new rappers to watch in 2014 ... Read more

Review: Schoolboy Q - 'Oxymoron'
Schoolboy Q knows how to make an entrance. Oxymoron, one of the year's most anticipated rap albums, starts with Q's daughter declaring:.. Read more
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Review: Isaiah Rashad - Cilvia Demo
Isaiah Rashad's Cilvia Demo is a marvel of studio sorcery and poetic prowess. Marrying Tribe-esque jazz samples with country rap tunes, the album tips its hat to the old school as... Read more
Search Related Topics:  isaiah rashad  kendrick lamar  tde

Stream: Pharrell - 'GIRL'
Pharrell is gearing up for the arrival of Girl, his first solo album since 2006.Girl features Justin Timberlake, Daft Punk, Miley Cyrus and Alicia Keys... Read more


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