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The Complete History of André 3000 Guest Verses | Complex

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Andre 3k is finally due to drop a new album in 2014. Until then, we have this ...

The Year was 1985...

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By that time I was in full Run-DMC mode. Wanting nothing more than to be a certified B-Boy. Hooked for life on hip hop -- blown away by the Kings from Queens, LL Cool J, Soul Sonic Force and the Beastie Boys. But one day when my boys weren't looking, and I had a moment to just chill, this young lady came along and managed to stop me in my tracks. Into the mix went You Give Good Love and there it stayed forever.

Don Cornelius, Smooth Operator on Behalf of Soul

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The Top 10 Hip Hop Albums of 2011

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Questove and the Roots finally got their shine in 2011 I know this is a little more than a week late, but for those who care, below is my take on the top rap albums for 2011. To be honest, it took me a while because I had a hard time coming up with them. There were a few factors working against me. On the one hand, let's face it, there was not that much great material out there to work with. On the other hand, the sheer volume of crap, available from a dizzying array of sources, made it harder than ever for a working, middle-aged dad to keep up with what's going on and what's truly worth listening to. Anyway, I spent the last couple of weeks, digging back through my digital crates -- rap blogs, assorted email links, Rhapsody, Spotify, itunes, etc., to give a fair listen to as many albums as possible to compile the rankings you see below. Enjoy #10 Saigon - The Greatest Story Never Told I've been a Saigon fan ever since Turtle was trying to jumpstart his career on ...