Author Archives: Kenneth Adams

Ruthless Juveniles, Hard As the F**k, Pt. II (MoBo Joe)

The tracks on Ruthless Juveniles’ second release show a definite improvement over those on the group’s first, Hard as the F**k. But as a whole the album suffers from predictability and problems with sound quality, particularly on cassette. There is no mistaking what this crew is about-straight-up gangster rap, the kind that has Bob Dole [...]

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UNLV, Mac, Melph, Calio (Cash Money)

There are no real surprises on UNLV’s third and strongest release, Mac, Melph, Calio. UNLV was one of New Orleans’ first ‘bounce’ groups and they have stuck to their style through alI three albums. Bounce, a distinctly local creation, is characterized by singalong choruses and fast-moving dance tracks and has been popularized by DJ Jimi, [...]

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Guest Commentary: Hip-Hop and Rap: A Dynamic Art Form

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