It is completely understandable that, in a time when the over-commercialization, over-capitalization and rampant bastardization of the rap music industry by conglomerated media, traitorous enemies from within and pernicious cultural outsiders, hip-hop OGs would feel morally responsible to speak out against those who they feel poorly represent hip-hop’s traditional ideals and standards. After all, the […]

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The Long Island trio delivers their signature positive flows over a laid back, piano driven Dilla beat that will give you nothing but irie vibes.

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Camp Lo and Pete Rock have teamed up for 80 Blocks From Tiffany’s Pt. II, and snatched up Ab-Soul to jump aboard "Don't You Just Love It."

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