LNYCHPIN is a welcome and valuable linchpin for the continuing success of quality progressive, experimental, multiform rap that still bubbles throughout hip-hop's Mecca

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From the moment Eff Yoo’s latest full-length project begins, the Queens MC hits you with the vibe that will define the rest of the Rediculus-produced, 11-track album — invitingly soulful, honestly lyrical and rather smooth. The Eff Word is, as Eff Yoo tells 7th Boro, “a reflection of me as a person. It’s not personal,” the Broken Crew […]

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Leaked over the Memorial Day weekend, A$AP Rocky's sophomore release was immediately put on sale officially. Stream/download/purchase the album here.

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Bodega Bamz unleashes his Sidewalk Exec album with an album release concert at SOBs, hosted by Peter Rosenberg & Cipha Sounds.

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Slightly experimental production, thoughtful lyrics and quality engineering make this progressive project an eclectically enjoyable flight.

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Whenever Homeboy Sandman drops a project, expect a truly unique listening experience, with deft verbal acrobatics, enjoyably outlandish concepts and just straight up rap musicianship. "Hallways" is out now.

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Cormega's Mega Philosophy, produced by Large Professor, was an album pick of the week on Episode 098 of The NY Hip Hop Report.

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The rap catalyst for "Silk Pyramids” was the deep mutual musical respect Mey and Buck had for each other. The two created a mutually dusted/brutal soundscape.

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The Art of Chill, the latest from stylish and sassy "Peace Coast" wordsmith Nitty Scott, MC, is now available.

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Listening to Srikalogy, one gets a different picture as to just how much hip hop can transcend genres. Even into the transcendental.

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