Kahron Spearman
<b>Contributor</b>
Though a massive fan of many genres, who’s love for music broadened through a long stint overseas, Kahron’s love for writing about rap is only rivaled by his love for listening to it. He contributes reviews and editorials for HotNewHipHop.
<strong>Favorite Hip Hop Artists:</strong> Nas, Run the Jewels, Common, Kendrick Lamar, Jay-Z, Madlib Reviews Strong performances from the rest of the Shady label aside, acceptance of "Shady XV" will purely depend on your acceptance of Eminem’s savant syndrome manifestation.
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Kahron Spearman December 08, 2014 127 Views
Original Content Our "Classic Rotation" series revisits classic albums on the anniversary of their release. Today we take a look at the Beastie Boys’ classic album, "Licensed to Ill", which dropped twenty-eight years ago on November 15, 1986.
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Kahron Spearman November 15, 2014 195 Views
Reviews Bobby Shmurda has undeniable star power and a strong ear for production, but "Shmurda She Wrote" leaves more technical (and sociological) questions than definitive answers.
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Kahron Spearman November 14, 2014 27.6K Views
Reviews On the dark and moody, Metro Boomin’ assisted, Monster, Future displays himself first as an artist with a tremendous ear for production, and as a “loose cannon,” fraught with troubling paranoia.
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Kahron Spearman November 05, 2014 20.0K Views
Reviews The Maryland native makes good on the hype, turning in an impressive major label debut. Logic's "Under Pressure" waxes nostalgia throughout the album, while giving a contemporary tale from multiple perspectives.
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Kahron Spearman October 27, 2014 49.6K Views
Reviews On "STN MTN," Glover enlists DJ Drama to create an ode to a long-gone version of Atlanta, using some of the forgotten nuances and motifs. "Kauai EP" represents a present, based on discovery and 'blunt' reflection. Using visions of a pleasant past and colorful present, Donald Glover and Childish Gambino have finally fused together.
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Kahron Spearman October 09, 2014 37.3K Views
Reviews "Souled Out" features songstress Jhene Aiko bravely stretching out on her own, for which she should be commended. However, the album's lack of diversity and dynamism, in overall production, nullifies Aiko's magnetism to a considerable extent.
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Kahron Spearman September 10, 2014 26.9K Views
Reviews "Seen It All: The Autobiography" finds the trap legend at the top of his game, comfortable with his position, and ready to finally dispense true-to-fact game.
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Kahron Spearman September 03, 2014 23.9K Views
Reviews While there are a few hiccups in track selection and lyrical consistency, "Days Before Rodeo" has Travi$ Scott taking a significant step forward.
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Kahron Spearman August 25, 2014 41.7K Views
Reviews On "10 Summers", DJ Mustard finds himself going down the same road, with very few detours. At least those short detours are interesting.
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Kahron Spearman August 14, 2014 20.0K Views
Original Content Rap music, specifically its lyrics, have been given numerous labels, but not necessarily the positive labels bestowed upon other forms of creative expression. No matter the divisiveness or repulsion, other forms and disciplines are usually accepted whole. Here, we explore some of the reasoning behind the subtle, and overt, rejections of rap lyrics as true art form.
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Kahron Spearman August 05, 2014 313 Views
Reviews On BANCO, Sir Michael Rocks is still finding his way to separate himself, both from the Cool Kids' sound, and to some degree, former versions of himself.
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Kahron Spearman August 02, 2014 13.9K Views
Reviews "PARTYNEXTDOOR TWO" proves to be a continuation of the first installment for PARTYNEXTDOOR, as he displays more quality production and an endless amount of all-consuming lust.
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Kahron Spearman August 01, 2014 35.8K Views
Reviews Review: Shady Records "Shady XV" Strong performances from the rest of the Shady label aside, acceptance of "Shady XV" will purely depend on your acceptance of Eminem’s savant syndrome manifestation.
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Kahron Spearman 127 Views
Original Content Classic Rotation: Beastie Boys' "Licensed to Ill" Our "Classic Rotation" series revisits classic albums on the anniversary of their release. Today we take a look at the Beastie Boys’ classic album, "Licensed to Ill", which dropped twenty-eight years ago on November 15, 1986.
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Kahron Spearman 195 Views
Reviews Review: Bobby Shmurda's "Shmurda She Wrote" EP Bobby Shmurda has undeniable star power and a strong ear for production, but "Shmurda She Wrote" leaves more technical (and sociological) questions than definitive answers.
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Kahron Spearman 27.6K Views
Reviews Review: Future's "Monster" On the dark and moody, Metro Boomin’ assisted, Monster, Future displays himself first as an artist with a tremendous ear for production, and as a “loose cannon,” fraught with troubling paranoia.
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Kahron Spearman 20.0K Views
Reviews Review: Logic's "Under Pressure" The Maryland native makes good on the hype, turning in an impressive major label debut. Logic's "Under Pressure" waxes nostalgia throughout the album, while giving a contemporary tale from multiple perspectives.
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Kahron Spearman 49.6K Views
Reviews Review: Childish Gambino's "STN MTN / Kauai EP" On "STN MTN," Glover enlists DJ Drama to create an ode to a long-gone version of Atlanta, using some of the forgotten nuances and motifs. "Kauai EP" represents a present, based on discovery and 'blunt' reflection. Using visions of a pleasant past and colorful present, Donald Glover and Childish Gambino have finally fused together.
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Kahron Spearman 37.3K Views
Reviews Review: Jhene Aiko's "Souled Out" "Souled Out" features songstress Jhene Aiko bravely stretching out on her own, for which she should be commended. However, the album's lack of diversity and dynamism, in overall production, nullifies Aiko's magnetism to a considerable extent.
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Kahron Spearman 26.9K Views
Reviews Review: Jeezy's "Seen It All: The Autobiography" "Seen It All: The Autobiography" finds the trap legend at the top of his game, comfortable with his position, and ready to finally dispense true-to-fact game.
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Kahron Spearman 23.9K Views
Reviews Review: Travi$ Scott's "Days Before Rodeo" While there are a few hiccups in track selection and lyrical consistency, "Days Before Rodeo" has Travi$ Scott taking a significant step forward.
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Kahron Spearman 41.7K Views
Reviews Review: DJ Mustard "10 Summers" On "10 Summers", DJ Mustard finds himself going down the same road, with very few detours. At least those short detours are interesting.
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Kahron Spearman 20.0K Views
Original Content The Value Of Rap Music Rap music, specifically its lyrics, have been given numerous labels, but not necessarily the positive labels bestowed upon other forms of creative expression. No matter the divisiveness or repulsion, other forms and disciplines are usually accepted whole. Here, we explore some of the reasoning behind the subtle, and overt, rejections of rap lyrics as true art form.
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Kahron Spearman 313 Views
Reviews Review: Sir Michael Rocks "BANCO" On BANCO, Sir Michael Rocks is still finding his way to separate himself, both from the Cool Kids' sound, and to some degree, former versions of himself.
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Kahron Spearman 13.9K Views
Reviews Review: PARTYNEXTDOOR "PARTYNEXTDOOR TWO" "PARTYNEXTDOOR TWO" proves to be a continuation of the first installment for PARTYNEXTDOOR, as he displays more quality production and an endless amount of all-consuming lust.
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Kahron Spearman 35.8K Views
