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: Stardom: BeFlowOverall Grade/Rating: 8.4/10Production: 8.5/10Lyrics: 8.5/10Melody: 7/10Execution: 9/10Subject Matter: 8/10Replay Value: 9/10Originality: 9/10Skip or Spin: Spin A rapper, lyricist, and vocalist, the Chicago native BeFlow puts all of his diverse talents to work on his single, "Stardom" that is a bold, influential artistic statement. Immediately upon turning "Stardom" on, you are hit with a certain suspense. The dramatic opening of cackling sounds in front of the eerie echo, smoothly leads you to the hard-hitting beat drop for a perfect introduction. The mellow feel of the track is contrasted by the depth of his impactful lyrics speaking on the issues...

: Twisted: Saay ParkOverall Grade/Rating: 8/10Production: 7.5/10Lyrics: 8/10Melody: 7/10Execution: 9/10Subject Matter: 7/10Replay Value: 9/10Originality: 9/10Skip or Spin: Spin With no time wasted, Saay Park's Twisted has an energy that pulls you right in. Ironically, as the title of the song states, the poppy, upbeat production driven by insistent synths does indeed take you on a 'Twisted,' sensual ride. A song like Twisted centers around a simple melody and Park's pulsing electric drums, creating a hypnotizing aura over the course of the song as the melody lodges itself in your brain. The R&B upstart, Saay Park has fully mastered what it takes...

: Waltz In The Dark: Matt NakoaOverall Grade/Rating: 8.9/10Production: 9/10Lyrics: 9/10Melody: 9/10Execution: 10/10Subject Matter: 8/10Replay Value: 9/10Originality: 8/10Skip or Spin: Spin From the moment Waltz In The Dark begins, up until the second it ends, Matt Nakoa captivates and draws you into a whirlwind of passion and beauty. The smooth, soothing tone of his vocals united with the slight raunch embodies the magic of falling in love that rings true throughout the piece. Nakoa paints a picture for the listeners that feels effortless - a beautiful canvas full of tranquility made complete with the one you love. What's strongest about...

Nipsey Hussle would go on to have one of the most impressive independent runs in hip-hop history that cumulated with the release of Victory Lap in February 2018. It would be his only album. Thirteen months after Victory Lap was released, Nipsey Hussle would be shot and killed in Hyde Park, Los Angeles. A renowned artist, independent music pioneer, investor, revolutionary - he will be sorely missed. His legacy will live on. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FnFUCgo7x8

Hailing from McKeesport Pennsylvania, and destined to make it big time, Braemere Arik is your next great artist. The rapper's roots in hip-hop, R&B, and classic slow jams, made have the perfect transition into his own as a new age rap/sing artist. Taking both his music and his business into his own hands, he is the CEO of his own Record Company called Only Speak Real Records. His journey into music first came about at the tender age of 7, when Braemere Arik was dubbed B-Money, a name further alluding to his future business acumen. It's when he turned 18,...