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Kanye BET Awards 2010 Cipher

Kanye's Latest Release Indicate Pending Takeover

The middle of this decade saw Mr. West’s introduction and subsequent dominance with the 2004 release of College Drop Out. That groundbreaking album was quickly followed up with Late Registration in 2005 and Graduation in 2007. Add to that Love Lockdown and his impression is definitely felt. With his return to the MTV Video Music Awards this year, Kanye West may be clearing the lanes for another industry takeover.

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J. Cole Black & White Onstage

J. Cole Drops More Heat

The homie said it best regarding J.Cole. He goes hard on every track. This track is no different. Might be time for J. to do his other side though like on the All I Need Is You joint.

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Nelly Diamond Ear Ring

Nelly Makes Another Run For Rap Relevancy

For some reason the two years and change since Nelly's last studio album seem so much longer than a few dozen months ago. Perhaps that's because his last effort, while going Gold, did not bring too much attention from A Listers. Before then you'd have to go back to at least 2004 before naming a song title that you can admit you liked. That could all be changing soon for the St. Louis rapper.

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Red Clay's Mixtape Cover for Jimmy Jump

Red Clay Drops Jimmy Jump Mixtape

Earlier this month Red Clay, one half of the group Good Money Gorrillas, released his solo street album Red Clay Is Jimmy Jump. As a group the GMG has been making waves in the Charlotte area for years. This latest mixtape is eleven songs deep, no interludes, no filler and jumps right in to the uncut.

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