Articles by Wesley McLean

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  Pusha T and Pharrell Shine on 'It's Almost Dry' — but It's a Shame About Ye

  PUBLISHED Apr 25, 2022

  The tale of Terrence Thornton a.k.a. Pusha T's rap career has two clear and distinct chapters.  The first was his time as one half of Clips...

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  'Ramona Park Broke My Heart' Is the Quintessential Vince Staples Album

  PUBLISHED Apr 8, 2022

  For better or worse, Vince Staples has always proudly been a product of his environment. The 28-year-old rapper has confidently claimed Lo...

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  Phife Dawg's 'Forever' Captures the Late Artist's Warm, Wise Spirit

  PUBLISHED Mar 30, 2022

  ​In November 2015, a Tribe Called Quest celebrated the 25th anniversary of their debut album People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of...

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  The Weeknd Cements His Status as an All-Time Great on 'Dawn FM'

  PUBLISHED Jan 10, 2022

  It's rare to be able to acknowledge the presence of an all-time great while they're still in their prime, but when an artist has made it as...

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  Rick Ross Revels in His Signature Sound and Style on 'Richer Than I Ever Been'

  PUBLISHED Dec 14, 2021

  Rick Ross has spent almost twenty years mastering not only his craft, but his character and sound. Album after album, Ross has expanded his...

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  Andy Shauf Continues to Flex His Storytelling Strengths on 'Wilds'

  PUBLISHED Sep 29, 2021

  Andy Shauf crafted something incredibly special when he put together his 2020 release The Neon Skyline. The album was a tour-de-force for t...

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  Injury Reserve Give Stepa J. Groggs a Heartbreaking Memorial on 'By the Time I Get to Phoenix'

  PUBLISHED Sep 13, 2021

  On June 29, 2020, one of Injury Reserve's founding members, Jordan Alexander "Stepa J." Groggs, tragically passed away at 32 years old. The...

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  Isaiah Rashad Is at the Top of His Game on 'The House Is Burning'

  PUBLISHED Aug 4, 2021

  Top Dawg Entertainment has had a stranglehold on hip-hop for about a decade now, proving time and time again that their roster contains som...