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Commemorating the Legacy of Steve “Stezo” Williams
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Commemorating the Legacy of Steve “Stezo” Williams

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 / 15 May 2020

Stezo died in his sleep on 29 April at age 51, leaving behind a legacy begging to be properly commemorated. His 1989 album Crazy Noise has been buried in the annals of hip-hop history, an underappreciated dollar-bin find that serves both as a time capsule for hip-hop's late 1980s golden era and a lesson in keeping it real.

‘One of the Best Yet’ Is Another Gang Starr Classic
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‘One of the Best Yet’ Is Another Gang Starr Classic

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 / 19 November 2019

How death, legal battles, and scavengers couldn't stop the legacy of Gang Starr, one of the most important pillars of hip-hop.

Ghostface Killah and Adrian Younge: Twelve Reasons to Die II
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Ghostface Killah and Adrian Younge: Twelve Reasons to Die II

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 / 21 July 2015
Much too short, but as solid as you'd expect given the name of the rapper, the name of the producer, and the names of the features.
Nas’ ‘Hip Hop Is Dead’: On Art, Culture, and Tradition
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Nas’ ‘Hip Hop Is Dead’: On Art, Culture, and Tradition

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 / 24 January 2007

Hip-hop, though not dead, is in need of torchbearers to maintain its traditions and influence its future. As Nas’ epic comes to a close, our story begins.