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[Song]: Free Press[Artist]: BeFlowOverall Grade/Rating: 9/10Production: 10/10Lyrics: 9.7/10Melody: 8/10Execution: 9/10Subject Matter: 8/10Replay Value: 9/10Originality: 9/10Skip or Spin: Spin The prolific Chicago rapper’s recent project features some of his heaviest hard-hitting production, sly wit, and clever lyricism to date.  Free Press makes it's entrance with pure grandiose. From the muttered intro that leaves listeners in anticipation to the monumental beat drop and drum rolls, we're put on notice that this track belongs in the vault of hip-hop's elite. There's a spirit of renaissance that hollows over the single, a type of proclamation of BeFlow's lyrical ability that shows his fearlessness and...

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[Song]: Much More[Artist]: BeFlowOverall Grade/Rating: 8.5/10Production: 8.5/10Lyrics: 8.5/10Melody: 8/10Execution: 9/10Subject Matter: 8/10Replay Value: 9/10Originality: 9/10Skip or Spin: Spin Straight from the beginning, "Much More" reeks of classic hip-hop: heavy bottom, deep baseline and a steady rhythmic hi-hat.  The dense and complex single is cautionary, theatrical, colorful, and at times sarcastic, but often all at once. Proclamations like "women want everything, therapy, better sex, I'll be an icon if I choose, refuse to lose" - a witty play on words as he connects two separate topics. Like any artist who has a certain level of prestige as BeFlow does, he's greeted with high...

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Overall Grade/Rating: 9/10Production: 9/10Lyrics: 8.5/10Melody: 9/10Execution: 9/10Subject Matter: 8/10Replay Value: 10/10Originality: 9/10Skip or Spin: Spin From the very start, Saay Park's "Hobby" captivates with what seems to be reminiscent of a classic sample with voices layered on top of each other that add an undeniable richness to the track. "Hobby" overall boasts a mellow feel yet is equally elegant and beautifully emotive. The sample amplifies the catchiness of the production that smoothly breaks when Saay Park begins his verse.  The authenticity of his vocals ring out as he proclaims, "Tell me what you want from me" in a seductive way...

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[Single]: No-Go [Artist]: Mike Sarge Overall Grade/Rating: 9/10Production: 9.6/10Lyrics: 9/10Melody: 9/10Execution: 9/10Subject Matter: 8.2/10Replay Value: 10/10Originality: 8/10 Rarely these days do you hear a sound that captures the listener in the first second of playing... this is what Mike Sarge's 'No-Go' does in an effortless way.  The tone and commanding vocals has just the perfect tinge of the 'chopped and screwed' effect added that makes this intro an instant attention grabber. From there, Mike Sarge makes his presence known -- his energy and intensity is instantly felt from the start of the catchy chorus.  The passionate rapper’s debut single gives an honest...

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Not every day do we get hip-hop artists who set a new flame in today's industry that can't be duplicated. Monti Korbelle is that. Standing solo in a lane carved out for him he announced his debut album, "Global Carbon Tax Economy." This release could not come at a stronger time. It's politically-motivated nature makes the impact that we need. The musical depth of the project is noteworthy - featuring several vocalists and showcasing the various stylings of Korbelle's lyrical inspirations.  He dares to make a bold statement in a world where being politically incorrect is a taboo - he...

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