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112 – Forever (EP Review)

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Coming out of Atlanta, Georgia, 112 became a leading force on Sean Combs’ Bad Boy Records in the early ’90s. A quartet consisting of Quinnes “Q” Parker, Daron Jones, Marvin “Slim” Scandrick, and Michael “Mike” Keith, right out of high school they rose to the ... Read More

Nas – NASIR (Album Review)

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Arguably one of the Hip Hop genre’s most important artists, Nas’ lyrical genius and rough beats helped put the east coast back on the map during the 1990s. A style that would earn him a mass of success, his tales of life in the inner ... Read More

Interview – Slim of 112

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In life, love is a truly universally unifying force. Clichéd? Yes. Truthful? Most certainly yes. Say what you will, there is a power that comes from love. and no matter the genre, it is one of the most commonly used themes associated with music. Of ... Read More

Interview – Kima of Total

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Back in the 1990s, together, R&B and Hip Hop would join forces to dominate the music charts. An exciting time, in 1993, Sean “Puffy” Combs would form Bad Boy Records, the home of legendary Rapper The Notorious B.I.G., but also, a diverse lineup of talent ... Read More