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Album Review: Beyoncé – 4 Ricky Schweitzer·June 29, 2011Every once and a while, a major player in the music industry takes a creative leap for their...Album ReviewsRecommended
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Album Review: Pete Rock & Smif-n-Wessun – Monumental Chase McMullen·June 27, 2011“I’m no hater, I’m a realist, everybody is not gonna feel this,” Smif-n-Wessun bluntly snarl on the outro...Album Reviews
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