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Spotlighting the independent artists who stay true to "the essence" of Hip-Hop culture.
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Chico and The Man (Tonedeff and Kno) finally gets a release date!
Lou Cypher
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traestar
November 2011
Post Your Favorite J Dilla Song/ Produced Song
stupot0607
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3
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Most recent by
dwade206
November 2011
"Crate diggin for the static when I'm at Beat Shop"... Madlib is a beast
Lab Baby
236
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4
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Most recent by
Lab Baby
November 2011
Bars on Deck: Oddisee, Das Racist, Final Outlaw, Homeboy Sandman & Blu,Miss This One?
traestar
285
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6
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Most recent by
traestar
November 2011
Blu Releases another ? Quality Album!
Lou Cypher
502
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11
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Most recent by
Lou Cypher
November 2011
Which indie releases are you looking forward to this year?
newyorkken
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25
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Most recent by
RuffDraft
November 2011
R.A. should be banned from radio stations
just.might.b.ok
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Most recent by
stupot0607
November 2011
Torae - For The Record
Lou Cypher
352
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6
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Most recent by
RuffDraft
November 2011
Rapper Big Pooh - Medicine Man
Sep-00
282
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8
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Most recent by
RuffDraft
November 2011
Out NOW! Kno (CunninLynguists) & MarQ Spekt (Jersey M.C.) Concept Album MacheteVision
RuffDraft
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17
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Most recent by
RuffDraft
October 2011
Talib Kweli is coming to Anchorage!
Lou Cypher
613
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12
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Most recent by
The 3mcee
October 2011
Rhymesayers 2011 Appreciation Thread
andre_1024
526
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13
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Most recent by
RuffDraft
October 2011
Reef The Lost Cauze & Snowgoons - Your Favorite MC
Lou Cypher
207
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3
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0
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Most recent by
skeep
October 2011
Jedi Mind Tricks Announces Violence Begets Violence
Lou Cypher
992
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22
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Most recent by
satyrone
October 2011
Japenese Jazz-Hop Thread
ninjasenses
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29
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0
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Most recent by
RuffDraft
October 2011
Just Started Listening to Brother Ali
SunflowaSeeds
412
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11
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Most recent by
RuffDraft
October 2011
**Evidence - Cats & Dogs Dropping 27.9.2011 (2 New Interviews, Talks WestCoast)**
stupot0607
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55
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Most recent by
RuffDraft
October 2011
Slaughterhouse Vs. The HRSMN
Lou Cypher
474
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10
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0
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Most recent by
new account2
October 2011
Who's Your Favorite Underground Artist/ Producer Duo?
newyorkken
396
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10
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0
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Most recent by
ty the great
October 2011
[UPLOADED] The Essence Playlist of the Month September 2011
RuffDraft
1.3K
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30
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Most recent by
RuffDraft
October 2011
Away Team: Scars & Stripes: Album Feat. Phonte, Evidence, Rapsody, Talib Kweli + More
RuffDraft
371
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10
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0
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Most recent by
Sep-00
October 2011
Artist of the Month: Kendrick Lamar - Hiii Powered Black Hippy
RuffDraft
4.3K
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51
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3
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Most recent by
RuffDraft
October 2011
Essence Essentials: rip.?
rip.dilla
555
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2
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Most recent by
Sep-00
October 2011
Eligh & Amp Live - Therapy at 3 - New Album - November 15th, 2011 Features/Trailer!
RuffDraft
333
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5
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0
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Most recent by
RuffDraft
October 2011
Murs: Love & Rockets Vol. 1 (The Transformation) 11/10/2011 - ? . by Ski Beatz
RuffDraft
906
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14
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0
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Most recent by
RuffDraft
October 2011
Bronze Nazareth f. Canibus & Raekwon "The Bronzeman 2"
cobbland
262
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3
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0
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Most recent by
newyorkken
October 2011
Life Around Creativity - "TheWeekEND.." Mixtape
lac
282
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3
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0
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Most recent by
lac
October 2011
9th Wonder - New Interview Talks Alter-Ego, Troy Davis and the Definition of Soul
RuffDraft
236
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2
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0
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Most recent by
RuffDraft
October 2011
Essence Essentials - Ruff Draft Presents… Japanese Joy Vol. 2
RuffDraft
1.5K
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35
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0
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Most recent by
RuffDraft
October 2011
Artist of the Month: k-os - Singer, Emcee, Producer & Dreadlocks of Wisdom
RuffDraft
892
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10
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0
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Most recent by
Lou Cypher
October 2011
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