YC The Cynic, one of our inaugural "5 Reasons Why New York Hip Hop Doesn't Suck" is back with a new full-length project and a release party to celebrate its release (and we have free tickets to give away!)

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The music video for Top $ Raz' new single “On” is interesting because it borrows a bit from the famed cop and crook video game, Grand Theft Auto, and because it shows that a little creativity can go a long way, often delivering a better result than some bigger budget videos.

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"Pick Ya Pants Up," a typically brash headnodder from the humorously harsh Otis Clapp.

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