Rapper Donny Murakami’s colorful selection of samples, references, and multi-genre nods suggest the work of an older, more experienced musician.
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Negus Irap presents his hip-hop calling card with ‘My Name Is Guss’
Corey Waterman — aka Negus Irap — showcases a whip-smart wit and untiring flow on his street-wise album, “My Name Is Guss.”
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Rapper RO$CO hosts dynamic hip-hop concert and merch pop-up
TopTier Music Group owner and rapper RO$CO puts on a Rochester hip-hop showcase — featuring Dosseh Loe, Swankos, and DJ Rut — on Sept. 23.
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Negus Irap stakes claim on Rochester hip-hop with ‘Reset’ music video
Negus Irap’s new music video for the single “Reset” showcases the emergent Rochester rapper’s confident flow and cutting cadence.
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The best live music this fall that won’t cost you a fortune
These six concerts — ranging from Americana and jam-band rock to hip-hop and soul — offer you serious (head)bang for your buck.
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Fightin’ words: Rochester hip-hop artists combat racial injustice
The ongoing struggle against racism is deeply embedded in the music of artists such as Cello Brown, Bushido Garvey, and Suburban Plaza.
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No offense and none taken, Noah Fense just wants to move on
Rapper Noah Fense had struggled with drug addiction and served time in prison, but he’s since found redemption in his music.
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Album review: ‘Remember the Titan’
Rochester rapper Blast Blicka’s unhurried and straightfoward sixth album, “Remember the Titan,” features some inspired production and a steady vocal delivery, but is undermined by transphobic elements.
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Album review: ‘The Edification’
On Rochester rapper Capital Cee’s debut album, Cello Brown’s production finds the sweet spot between the emcee’s honest vocal delivery and smooth funk and jazz-infused beat-making.
