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Ghetts - Conflict Of Interest
February 19, 2021
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85
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Genesis Owusu - Smiling With No Teeth
March 5, 2021
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84
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Armand Hammer & The Alchemist - HARAM
March 26, 2021
Critic Score
82
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Sleaford Mods - Spare Ribs
January 15, 2021
Critic Score
80
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Madlib - Sound Ancestors
January 29, 2021
Critic Score
77
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slowthai - TYRON
February 12, 2021
Critic Score
76
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Benny The Butcher & Harry Fraud - The Plugs I Met 2
March 19, 2021
Critic Score
75
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Ashnikko - DEMIDEVIL
January 15, 2021
Critic Score
75
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BROCKHAMPTON - ROADRUNNER: NEW LIGHT, NEW MACHINE
April 9, 2021
Critic Score
73
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Noga Erez - Kids
March 26, 2021
Critic Score
72
9
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