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Album Review: Clipse – Let God Sort Em Out
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Album Review: Clipse – Let God Sort Em Out

After a 15-year hiatus as a duo, Clipse’s Let God Sort Em Out isn’t just a triumphant return—it’s a full-blown declaration. This isn’t a nostalgic victory lap or an attempt to recapture old magic. This is refined, grown-man rap at its highest form—clear proof that adult hip hop is not only viable but vital. The game isn’t just for the young anymore.

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For Your Grammy Consideration: Dre Peace Reclaims His Sound
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For Your Grammy Consideration: Dre Peace Reclaims His Sound

For the Trotwood native—who’s long captivated crowds with his dynamic voice and genre-defying sound—music has always been central. But as life has taken him through personal challenges, evolving creative pursuits, and time away from the spotlight, Dre’s journey back to the mic feels both intentional and triumphant.

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From Route Four to the Record: Young Vader Turns Real Life Into Rhymes
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From Route Four to the Record: Young Vader Turns Real Life Into Rhymes

Young Vader doesn’t need a notepad to write a hit — he’s already got the verses memorized by the time he walks into the booth. Raised on gospel, molded by ‘90s hip-hop, and sharpened by years of experience, the 33-year-old rapper from Dayton, Ohio, is turning lived experiences into lyrical gold.

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“aINT THE TIME”

“KICK IT”

“GET GRIDDY”

“mULTIVERSE”

“1000 YARD STARE”

“WHERE THEY AT?”

“BUILT DIFFERENT”

“SPINNIN N’ GRINNIN”

“BENDING AND STRETCHING”

“SPEAK ON SNAP”

“MORTAL KOMBAT 95”

“NO STORAGE”